unclench

Meanings

• Verb

  To release tension or strain, especially in the muscles of the hand.

  - "After a long day of writing, she unclenched her hand."
  - "The musician unclenched his fingers before playing the piano."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unclench
clench , wrench , harness , drench

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Variants

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unclench , unclenched , unclenches , unclenching

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'clencan' meaning 'to squeeze' or 'to cleans', the past participle 'unclenched' came to mean 'to release tension'.

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Trivia

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1. The human hand can clench into a fist about 100 times per hour.

2. Unclenching your hand can help reduce carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.

3. The term 'unclench' is also used figuratively in politics to describe a compromise or agreement reached between opposing parties.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stress relief: Unclenching is a simple and effective way to relieve stress and tension in the body.

2. Relaxation techniques: Unclenching is a common relaxation technique used to reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation.

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Culture

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Unclenching is often used metaphorically to describe the release of emotional tension or stress. It can be seen as a symbol of relaxation and letting go.

How to Memorize "unclench"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize your hand clenched into a tight fist, then slowly release the tension and spread your fingers wide. This is the action of unclenching.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unclench' with the feeling of relief and release. Imagine a weight being lifted off your shoulders when you unclench.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unclench and Unwind' to remember the meaning of the word. Unclench means to release tension and unwind means to relax.

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