clenching

[US]/ˈklɛnʧɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈklɛnʧɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of tightening or grasping firmly

Phrases & Collocations

clenching fists

clenching teeth

clenching jaw

clenching muscles

clenching hands

clenching stomach

clenching grip

clenching heart

clenching anxiety

clenching determination

Example Sentences

she was clenching her fists in anger.

he stood there, clenching his jaw in frustration.

the athlete was clenching the baton tightly during the relay.

clenching her teeth, she prepared for the difficult task ahead.

he felt his heart racing, clenching with anxiety.

she was clenching her stomach, trying to hold back her emotions.

clenching the steering wheel, he navigated through the traffic.

the child was clenching her toy, afraid of the thunder.

he was clenching his teeth to suppress his laughter.

clenching her hands, she waited for the results with bated breath.

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