clench a fist

  • 11fist — [[t]fɪst[/t]] n. 1) the hand closed tightly with the fingers doubled into the palm 2) pri index 5) 3) to clench into a fist 4) to grasp in the fist • Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE fȳst …

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  • 12clench — [klentʃ] verb clench your teeth/jaw/fist to press your teeth or fingers together tightly because you are angry or upset[/ex] …

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  • 13clench — 1. noun a) Tight grip. b) A seal that is applied to formed thin wall bushings. 2. verb To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly. He clenched his fist in anger …

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  • 14clench — verb 1》 (with reference to one s fist or teeth) close or press together tightly, in response to stress or anger. 2》 hold tightly and firmly. 3》 (of muscles or a muscular part of the body) contract sharply. noun the action of clenching or the… …

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  • 15clench — verb 1) he stood there clenching his hands Syn: squeeze together, clamp together, close/shut tightly; make into a fist 2) he clenched the iron bar Syn: grip, grasp, grab, clutch, clasp, hold tightly, seize …

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  • 16fist — n 1. clenched hand, Sl. (usu. pi.) duke, Brit. Dial. nieve; Inf. hand, Sl. mitt, Sl. paw. v 2. clench, grip, grasp, clasp, clutch; grab, seize, put an iron grip on …

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  • 17clench one's fist — close one s hands tightly …

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