clenched

[US]/klentʃd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. tightly held, under control.

Phrases & Collocations

clenched fists

clenched teeth

clenched jaw

clenched muscles

clenched fist

Example Sentences

clenched the steering wheel.

Her hands clenched involuntarily.

he clenched the steering wheel so hard that the car wobbled.

The girl clenched her money in her hand.

clench one's teeth; clenched my fists in anger.

She clenched her teeth and refused to move.

She clenched her hands in her lap to hide their trembling.

he clenched his fist and exhibited his bulging biceps.

His hands clenched as he faced the enemy.

She clenched her teeth when she was operated on.

Their fists were clenched so tightly that their nails dug deep into their palms.

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