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clench
v. & n.
—v.tr.
1 close (
the
teeth or fingers) tightly.
2 grasp firmly.
3 = CLINCH v. 4.
—n.
1 a clenching action.
2 a clenched state.
Etymology
: OE f. Gmc:
cf
. CLING
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