CLENCHED Meaning and
Definition
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Clenched, as an adjective, refers to a state or action where a part of the body, most commonly the hand or fist, is tightly closed, often due to tension, agitation, or forced restraint. It implies a strong and firm grip or contraction of muscles.
When someone clenches their fist, it signifies a physical gesture of anger, frustration, or determination. The clenched hand forms a tight ball by curling the fingers inward and pressing the thumb tightly against the palm. This action can also display readiness for confrontation or resilience against a threat.
The term can be extended to describe other body parts that are contracted or held in a similar manner. For instance, clenched jaw muscles refer to the tight closing of the mouth, usually accompanied by grinding or gnashing of the teeth, often due to stress or anger.
In a figurative sense, clenched can describe emotional or psychological states. These may refer to a person’s tense or strained disposition, a feeling of being tightly wound up or filled with pent-up emotions. It can also depict a situation or encounter that is filled with tension or apprehension, as though one is metaphorically clenching their whole body in anticipation or dread.
Overall, clenched conveys the idea of something being firmly closed, firmly held, or firmly controlled, either physically or symbolically.
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Etymology of CLENCHED
The word "clenched" originated from the Old English verb "clencgan", which meant to make a tight fist or grip. This verb evolved into "clenchen" in Middle English, which also carried the meaning of holding tightly or grasping firmly. Eventually, it developed into the modern English word "clenched", still retaining the sense of gripping strongly, typically referring to the muscles of the hand or other body parts.
Similar spelling words for CLENCHED
- clenches,
- claunch,
- clinic,
- clinch,
- quenched,
- Clance,
- Lunched,
- clincher,
- clinched,
- clench,
- clunch,
- clinches,
- clonic,
- clinical,
- Flinched,
- crunched.
Conjugate verb Clenched
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