Definition

A tool or device that is used to grip or hold something tightly, often to prevent it from moving or being removed.

Example

The carpenter used a clencher to secure the nails in place.

Conversation

Do you think we need a clencher for that project we're working on?

Yeah, it might help keep everything secure.

I remember I used a clencher last time, and it worked wonders.

Exactly! Let's grab one before we start.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clencher → It is formed from "clench" (from Middle English *clenchen*, meaning to grasp or grip) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A clencher is a person or thing that grips or holds tightly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'grips' tightly — that's what a clencher does, and the '-er' just means a person.

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