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To clench is to grasp something tightly, or to press something tightly together such as your teeth or your fist into a tight ball. (verb)
- When you press your teeth tightly together in anger, this is an example of a time where you clench your teeth.
- When you close your fist tightly into a ball, this is an example of a time when you clench your fist.
- When you hold on very tightly to a ball, this is an example of a time when you clench the ball.
A clench is a firm grip. (noun)
When you are angry and put your fists together into a tight ball, this is an example of a clench.
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