How Do You Spell CLENCH?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛnt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "clench," meaning to tightly grasp or grip, is spelled with the letters C-L-E-N-C-H. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /klɛntʃ/. The first syllable, "clen," is pronounced with a hard "k" sound followed by a short "e" vowel sound. The second syllable, "-ch," is pronounced like the "ch" in "church." When spoken together, the word has a sharp and forceful sound, much like the action it describes.

CLENCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Clench is a verb that is used to describe the act of tightly gripping or gripping something firmly. It involves closing one's hand or fingers tightly around an object or closing one's teeth or jaw tightly together. The action of clenching signifies a strong and forceful hold or contraction.

    When clenching the hand, it typically involves curling the fingers inward and squeezing them tightly, often to show anger, frustration, or determination. It can also be done to hold onto an object securely, such as clenching a steering wheel while driving. Similarly, clenching the teeth involves bringing the upper and lower jaw together forcefully, often when feeling tense, anxious, or when experiencing physical pain.

    The term "clench" can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe firmly holding onto something abstract or intangible, such as clenching onto a secret, an idea, or a feeling. It could represent a strong attachment or emotional grip on something.

    Overall, clenching refers to the action of tightly gripping or tightly closing a part of the body, most commonly the hand or jaw, either physically or metaphorically, to display intensity, determination, or firmness.

  2. For clinch, which see; clench-bolts, in a ship, those clenched at the ends where they come through; clench-nails, those which will drive without splitting the board; to clench an argument, to place it in a firm and unassailable position.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CLENCH

The word "clench" originated from the Middle English word "clenchen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "clencan". This Old English word eventually evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "klenkjaną". The etymology of "clench" goes back further to the Proto-Indo-European root "glongh-", meaning "to hear". In Old English, "clencan" originally meant "to make a noise with the hands" or "to make a sound by striking the hands together". Eventually, the meaning of "clench" shifted to refer to gripping or holding tightly, particularly with the hands or teeth, as we use it today.

Similar spelling words for CLENCH

Plural form of CLENCH is CLENCHES

Conjugate verb Clench

CONDITIONAL

I would clench
you would clench
he/she/it would clench
we would clench
they would clench

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be clenching
you would be clenching
he/she/it would be clenching
we would be clenching
they would be clenching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clench
you would have clench
he/she/it would have clench
we would have clench
they would have clench

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been clenching
you would have been clenching
he/she/it would have been clenching
we would have been clenching
they would have been clenching

FUTURE

I will clench
you will clench
he/she/it will clench
we will clench
they will clench

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clenching
you will be clenching
he/she/it will be clenching
we will be clenching
they will be clenching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clenched
you will have clenched
he/she/it will have clenched
we will have clenched
they will have clenched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clenching
you will have been clenching
he/she/it will have been clenching
we will have been clenching
they will have been clenching

IMPERATIVE

you clench
we let´s clench

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clench

PAST

I clenched
you clenched
he/she/it clenched
we clenched
they clenched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clenching
you were clenching
he/she/it was clenching
we were clenching
they were clenching

PAST PARTICIPLE

clenched

PAST PERFECT

I had clenched
you had clenched
he/she/it had clenched
we had clenched
they had clenched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clenching
you had been clenching
he/she/it had been clenching
we had been clenching
they had been clenching

PRESENT

I clench
you clench
he/she/it clenches
we clench
they clench

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clenching
you are clenching
he/she/it is clenching
we are clenching
they are clenching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clenching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clenched
you have clenched
he/she/it has clenched
we have clenched
they have clenched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clenching
you have been clenching
he/she/it has been clenching
we have been clenching
they have been clenching
I would have clenched
we would have clenched
you would have clenched
he/she/it would have clenched
they would have clenched

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