clench [klentʃ]
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clench(
klehnch
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to close)
2. (to grasp)
a. apretar
The little boy refused to let go of the teddy he was clenching in his hand.El niño se negaba a soltar el osito de peluche que apretaba en la mano.
b. agarrar
Matt was clenching the bunch of roses as if someone were trying to take it from him.Matt agarraba el ramo de rosas como si alguien estuviera intentando quitárselo.
3. (to confirm the winning of)
a. asegurarse
We just need to win this game to clench the championship.Solo tenemos que ganar este partido para asegurarnos el campeonato.
clenchtransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (teeth, fist)
a. apretar
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