· a small slip noose made with seizing
Synonym(s): clinch
Hypernym(s): noose, running_noose, slip_noose
· the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
Synonym(s): clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
Hypernym(s): grasping, taking_hold, seizing, prehension
· hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
Synonym(s): clinch
Hypernym(s): seize, prehend, clutch
· squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
Hypernym(s): squeeze