clinch
Nouns
- (n) (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- (n) a small slip noose made with seizing clench,
- (n) the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
- (n) a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together clamp,
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(n) a tight or amorous embrace
- come here and give me a big hug
Verbs
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(v) secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- The girder was clinched into the wall
- (v) hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
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(v) hold in a tight grasp
- clench a steering wheel
- (v) embrace amorously
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(v) flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
- the nails were clinched
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(v) settle conclusively
- clinch a deal