Clench and Hand

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Clench verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

Usage example: clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune

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Hand is an antonym for clench.

Nearby Words: clenched, clenching

Hand verb - To put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption.

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Clench is an antonym for hand.

Nearby Words: handle, handy, handed, handful, handhold

cup

clench cup

hand cup

Axe Cop has a variation on this: in order to fly, he has to clench one hand and leave the other open.

Source: Up, Up and Away!

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