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Definition of Clinch
1. Verb. Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts. "The girder was clinched into the wall"
2. Noun. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.
Category relationships: Boxing, Fisticuffs, Pugilism
3. Verb. Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.
4. Noun. A small slip noose made with seizing.
Specialized synonyms: Double Clinch, Inside Clinch, Outside Clinch
Generic synonyms: Noose, Running Noose, Slip Noose
Category relationships: Vessel, Watercraft
5. Verb. Hold in a tight grasp. "Clench a steering wheel"
6. Noun. The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet.
7. Verb. Embrace amorously.
8. Noun. A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
Specialized synonyms: Bench Clamp, C-clamp, Cramp, Pipe Clamp, Pipe Vise, Press
Generic synonyms: Holding Device
Derivative terms: Clamp
9. Verb. Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets). "The nails were clinched"
10. Noun. A tight or amorous embrace. "Come here and give me a big hug"
11. Verb. Settle conclusively. "Clinch a deal"
Definition of Clinch
1. v. t. To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
2. v. i. To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
3. n. The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip; a grasp; a clamp; a holdfast; as, to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon; to secure anything by a clinch.
Definition of Clinch
1. Verb. To clasp; to interlock. (defdate 1560s) ¹
2. Verb. To make certain; to finalize. (defdate 1716) ¹
3. Verb. To fasten securely or permanently. ¹
4. Verb. To bend and hammer the point of a nail so it cannot be removed. (defdate 17th century) ¹
5. Verb. To embrace passionately. ¹
6. Noun. Any of several fastenings. ¹
7. Noun. A passionate embrace. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Clinch
1. to settle a matter decisively [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
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