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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
- slang.a lovers' embrace
- nautical a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԳiԲ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clinch1
Example Sentences
It has set no records and won no Stanley Cups; in fact, it hasn’t even clinched a playoff berth, although that will happen shortly.
The Reds therefore require 16 points from a possible 27 to clinch their second Premier League title - and record-equalling 20th overall.
It isn't actually that long ago since a side who hasn't lifted the FA Cup before - or won it for the first time in a long time - last clinched it.
It’s simple and will keep baseball fans somewhat interested as the Dodgers strive to clinch a playoff spot before Memorial Day.
Ohtani, whose bat understands big moments better than any in baseball, clinched the win with a solo blast in the seventh.
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