1. (

• clinch ,
• clench

) a small slip noose made with seizing ;

2. (

• clasp ,
• clench ,
• clutch ,
• clutches ,
• grasp ,
• grip ,
• hold

) 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" ;

1. (

• clench ,
• clinch ,

) hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" ;

2. (

• clench ,

) squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw" ;