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clench

Verb

  1. 1

    clench

    To bend one's fingers into the palm.

    Korean definition: 손가락을 모두 굽혀 모아 동그랗게 만들다.

    • The mother showed a clenched fist to her son, who was going into the match, and shouted, Fighting!

    • When the thugs blocked his way and demanded money, Seunggyu clenched his fists and got ready to fight.

  2. 2

    grab; hold; squeeze

    To hold something with one's fingers and palm.

    Korean definition: 어떤 물건을 손가락과 손바닥으로 잡다.

    • Because a drunk customer grabbed him by the collar, the bar owner couldn't breathe.

    • The child held tightly onto her mom's skirt so as not to lose her in the crowded market.

  3. 3

    grab; take

    To have power to do as one wishes.

    Korean definition: 자기 마음대로 할 수 있는 힘을 가지다.

    • The president held real power and made all the decisions.

    • In the foundation, whoever controls the finances ends up holding the power.

  4. 4

    have

    To have evidence, etc.

    Korean definition: 증거 등을 가지다.

    • We need to know what clue they are holding so that we can respond on our side too.

    • Attorney Lee said we were sure to win the trial because he had decisive evidence.