clench
definition: the act of grasping
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
clasp
definition: a small slip noose made with seizing
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
clinch
definition: to squeeze together tightly
example: They clenched their jaw instead of saying something hurtful.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to hold in a tight grasp
example: Don't clench the steering wheel.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
clinch