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clinch
[klinch]
verb (used with object)
to settle (a matter) decisively.
After they clinched the deal they went out to celebrate.
Synonyms: , , , ,to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point.
He drove the nails through the board and clinched the points flat with a hammer.
to fasten (objects) together by nails, screws, etc., secured in this manner.
Nautical.to fasten by a clinch.
verb (used without object)
Boxing.to engage in a clinch.
The boxers clinched and were separated by the referee.
Slang.to embrace, especially passionately.
(of a clinched nail, screw, etc.) to hold fast; be secure.
noun
the act of clinching.
Boxing.an act or instance of one or both boxers holding the other about the arms or body in order to prevent or hinder the opponent's punches.
Slang.a passionate embrace.
a clinched nail or fastening.
the bent part of a clinched nail, screw, etc.
a knot or bend in which a bight or eye is made by making a loop or turn in the rope and seizing the end to the standing part.
Archaic.a pun.
clinch
/ ɪԳʃ /
verb
(tr) to secure (a driven nail) by bending the protruding point over
(tr) to hold together in such a manner
to clinch the corners of the frame
(tr) to settle (something, such as an argument, bargain, etc) in a definite way
(tr) nautical to fasten by means of a clinch
(intr) to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling
noun
the act of clinching
a nail with its point bent over
the part of such a nail, etc, that has been bent over
boxing wrestling an act or an instance in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches, regain wind, etc
slanga lovers' embrace
nautical a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part.
Other 51Թ Forms
- clinchingly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clinch1
Example Sentences
They won that game, and another bullpen game in which they clinched the NL championship.
The 34-year-old overcame a flooded golf course, a 90-minute rain delay and the brilliance of his opponent to clinch his first major title on a chaotic final day at Oakmont Country Club.
Captain Ben Spencer says the "sky is the limit" for Bath after they ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership trophy and clinched a historic treble.
The Padres rallied to clinch a postseason spot and came within one game of eliminating the Dodgers in the first round of the playoffs.
Meanwhile, 16th seed Anisimova had enjoyed success against Sabalenka in the past - winning five of their previous seven matches - but this time the Belarusian proved too strong as she clinched victory in straight sets.
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