verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative form of plench; to clench or grip tightly
Usage: archaic or dialectal; rare in modern standard English
Examples
- He plenches his fist in anger.
- She plenches the rope as she climbs.
- The child plenches her mother's hand tightly.
- He plenches his teeth when concentrating.
- The wrestler plenches his opponent's arm.