Clench (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A small slip noose made with seizing.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Clinch

Hypernyms

• Slip Noose
• Noose

Hyponyms

• Double Clinch
• Outside Clinch
• Inside Clinch

Meaning ²

The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Hold
• Grasp
• Grip
• Clasp
• Clutches
• Clutch

Hypernyms

• Grasping
• Seizing
• Prehension

Hyponyms

• Embrace
• Wrestling Hold
• Chokehold
• Embracement

Related Words

• Clench (verb)