noun
clenching
noun
1
The act of gripping or closing something tightly, such as a fist or jaw.
"Dentists often see tooth damage caused by nighttime clenching."
"The constant clenching of his jaw gave away his stress."
How to Use Clenching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of squeezing something shut tightly, often the fists or jaw.
Common pairings
jaw clenching
fist clenching
Word Forms
clenchings plural
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Dentists often see tooth damage caused by nighttime _____.