Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Clench

1. A method of fixing together two pieces of wood, usually overlapping planks, by driving a nail through both planks as well as a washer-like rove. The nail is then burred or riveted over to complete the fastening.
2. A fitting on the deck used to secure a line or cable. ie. a deck clench.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01