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Meaning
Verb
●
To
grip
or
hold
fast.
●
To
close
tightly.
Noun
●
A
tight
grip.
●
In Engineering:
A
seal
that is
applied
to
formed
thin-wall bushings.
●
A local
chapter
of the Church of the SubGenius
parody
religion.
●
A pun
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Wiktionary
Origin
clench
English
beclencan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Unclench
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Tickle
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Spasm
Caress
Cramp
Dislocate
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Bite
Constrict
Scrunch
Rub
Poke
Sphincter
Ache
Throb
Lift
Squish
Loosen
Gape
Scratch
Pull
Straighten
Nuzzle
Heave
Touch
Twist
Bend
Stretch
Grind
Squeeze
Press
Pierce
Kiss
Tuck
Suck
Slide
Push
Pat
Tug
Break
Stroke
Scrape
Burn
Pinch
Bleed
Brush
Pound
Tense Up
Stiffen Up
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Rhymes
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Bench
Wench
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Clench
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