CLENCHES
- CLENCH, to grasp firmly [v]
- (with reference to the fingers or hand) Close into a tight ball, esp. when feeling extreme anger
- (with reference to the teeth) Press or be pressed tightly together, esp. with anger or determination or so as to suppress a strong emotion
- Grasp (something) tightly, esp. with the hands or between the teeth
- (of a muscular part of the body) Tighten or contract sharply, esp. with strong emotion