English dictionary
cinch
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any undertaking that is easy to do
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stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
Synonyms girthSource: WordNet 3.0
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a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps
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A strong saddle girth, as of canvas.
Source: webster1913
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A variety of auction pitch in which a draw to improve the hand is added, and the five of trumps (called <i>right pedro</i>) and the five of the same color (called <i>left pedro</i>, and ranking between the five and the four of trumps) each count five on the score. Fifty-one points make a game. Called also <i>double pedro</i> and <i>high five</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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tie a cinch around
ExamplesCinch horses.
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make sure of
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get a grip on; get mastery of
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To put a cinch upon; to girth tightly.
Source: webster1913
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To perform the action of cinching; to tighten the cinch; -- often with <i>up</i>.
Source: webster1913
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In the game of cinch, to protect (a trick) by playing a higher trump than the five.
Source: webster1913