[noun] a small slip noose made with seizing Synonyms:clinch
[noun] 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" Synonyms:clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
[verb] hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" Synonyms:clinch
[verb] squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"