clench

clench

noun

Definition of CLENCH

the act or manner of holding <fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle>

Synonyms clasp, clench, grapple, grasp, grip, handgrip, handhold

Related Words anchorage, leverage, purchase; grab, seizure; foothold, footing, toehold; clinch, embrace, hug

Near Antonyms release, relinquishment