Lesson 11-You have to get me out of here I. Wordstudy 3. clench V to hold(fists, teeth, etc.) together tightly Examples: a She clenched her teeth and refused to move a He clenched his fists threateningly. W BTLE BACLesson 11—You Have to Get Me Out of Here W B T L E I. Word Study 3. clench v. to hold (fists, teeth, etc.) together tightly Examples: She clenched her teeth and refused to move. He clenched his fists threateningly