Meaning of 'clinch'

Find the meaning of the word ‘clinch’

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Meaning of ‘clinch’

11 definitions found.

clinch

noun

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

noun

a tight or amorous embrace

Synonyms: squeeze hug

noun

a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

Synonyms: clamp

noun

the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

noun

a small slip noose made with seizing

Synonyms: clench

verb

to settle conclusively

Example: "They clinched the deal."

Synonyms: settle square up determine square off

verb

to flatten the ends of nails and rivets

Example: "They clinched the nails to secure the floorboards."

verb

to secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

Example: "The girder was clinched into the wall."

verb

to embrace amorously

verb

to hold in a tight grasp

Synonyms: clench

verb

to hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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