unclinch
unclinch is the alternative form of unclench.
Meaning of unclench
Verb
unclench (third-person singular simple present unclenches, present participle unclenching, simple past and past participle unclenched)
- To open (something that was clenched).
- The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists.
- To relax, especially one's muscles.
- Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench.
Forms of unclinch
| third-person singular present | unclinches |
|---|---|
| present participle | unclinching |
| past participle | unclinched |
| past | unclinched |
Origin of unclinch
From un- + clinch.
Questions about unclinch
- What is unclinch the alternative form of?
- Unclinch is the alternative form of unclench.
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