to grip
tight
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to clench
clench, clenches, clenching, clenched
他 攥緊 手裡 的 鑰匙。
He clenched the keys in his hand.
他 攥緊 繩子， 不敢 放手。
He gripped the rope tightly, afraid to let go.
她 把 車票 攥緊 在 手裡。
She clenched the ticket in her hand.