clench

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по плотному сжатию или захвату чего-либо, часто используется для описания кулака или челюсти.

A noun referring to the act of closing or gripping something tightly, often used to describe a fist or jaw.

uncountable

1. Tight grip or holdB2formal

   A firm, tight grip or closure, especially of the hand or jaw.

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   • He felt the clench of her hand on his arm.
   • The clench of his jaw showed his anger.
   • She released the clench of her fist slowly.

   Synonymsclaspclinchclutchgraspgripholdsqueeze

   Antonymsloosenopenrelaxrelease

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия плотного сжатия или стискивания чего-либо, например кулака или зубов, часто как реакция на напряжение или решимость.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing or pressing something tightly, such as a fist or teeth, often as a reaction to tension or determination.

1. Close tightlyB2formal

   To close or squeeze something tightly, especially the hands or teeth.

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   • He clenched his fists in anger.
   • She clenched her teeth to stop from screaming.
   • The patient clenched the armrest during the injection.

   Synonymsclaspclutchgraspgripsqueezetighten

   Antonymsloosenopenrelease

2. Grasp firmlyB2formal

   To hold something tightly in the hand.

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   • He clenched the rope to avoid falling.
   • She clenched the steering wheel during the storm.
   • The child clenched his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymsclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymsloosenopenrelaxrelease