unclench
English
/ʌnˈklɛntʃ/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To open (something that was clenched).
- (intransitive) To relax, especially one's muscles.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English unclenchen prefix from English clench.
Origin
English
clench
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Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- clench English
- clenchable English
- clencher English
- clenchpoop English
- clencht English
- clenchen Middle English
- unclenchen Middle English