[klɛn(t)ʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger
(e.g: she clenched her fists, struggling for control)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English (in the sense of clinch ‘fix securely’): of Germanic origin; related to cling

[klɛn(t)ʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a contraction or tightening of part of the body
(e.g: she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English (in the sense of clinch ‘fix securely’): of Germanic origin; related to cling