clinch

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Pronunciation
/klɪntʃ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of several fastenings.

2 Definition

The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp.

Example Sentences
  • to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon
3 Definition

A pun.

4 Definition

A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts.

5 Definition

A passionate embrace.

6 Definition

In combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To clasp; to interlock.

2 Definition

To make certain; to finalize.

Example Sentences
  • I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me.
3 Definition

To fasten securely or permanently.

4 Definition

To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.

5 Definition

To embrace passionately.

6 Definition

To hold firmly; to clench.

7 Definition

To set closely together; to close tightly.

Example Sentences
  • to clinch the teeth or the fist