noun
- the act of closing or squeezing something tightly
verb
- present participle of clench; closing or squeezing tightly
Usage: present participle form
Examples
- She was clenching her fists in anger.
- The clenching of his jaw showed his frustration.
- He kept clenching and unclenching his hands nervously.
- The dentist noticed signs of teeth clenching during sleep.
- Her clenching of the steering wheel revealed her anxiety.
- Stop clenching your muscles and try to relax.