[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly.", "to grasp firmly; grip.Synonyms: clutch , clasp", "clinch(def1) clinch(def1).", "clinch(defs2, 3, 4) clinch(defs2, 3, 4)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to close or knot up tightly:His hands clenched as he faced his enemy."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the act of clenching.", "a tight hold; grip.", "something that clenches or holds fast.", "clinch(defs9, 11, 12) clinch(defs9, 11, 12)."]}]