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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