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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]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clinch
Literary usage of Clinch
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of the Rev. Francis Asbury, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal by Francis Asbury (1821)
"We had a dreary ride down to the Ford of clinch, through a solitary plain : many
attended at L 's. We rode down to Blackmore's station : here the people ..."
2. Bulletin by Tennessee Division of Geology, Geological Survey, Division of Geology, Tennessee (1913)
"clinch River Valley. In the valley of clinch River the "Rockwood" formation occurs
in two areas known as the Lone Mountains; one northwest of Maynard- ville ..."
3. The British Theatre: Or, A Collection of Plays, which are Acted at the edited by Inchbald (1824)
"clinch, jun. I thought, brother, you owed so much to the memory of my ... clinch,
sen. How natural 'tis for a country booby to ask impertinent questions ! ..."
4. Men of Mark in Georgia: A Complete and Elaborate History of the State from by William J. Northen (1910)
"The clinch River and clinch Valley in southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee
... The records show that his father, Joseph clinch, U-came a first- ..."
5. History of the Settlement and Indian Wars of Tazewell County, Virginia: With by George W. L. Bickley (1852)
"THE principal mountains of Tazewell are clinch, Rich, East River, Brushy, Garden,
... The general course of these mountains is N. 67° E. clinch mountain, ..."
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