clench
/klˈɛntʃ/
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Definitions
Noun
a small slip noose made with seizing
Noun
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"
Verb
hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
Verb
squeeze together tightly; "clench one''s jaw"
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choke hold
chokehold
double clinch
embrace
embracement
embracing
grit
inside clinch
outside clinch
wrestling hold