English dictionary

clinch

/kl/I/n/tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
a small slip noose made with seizing

noun.artifact

Synonyms clench

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the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

noun.artifact

Synonyms clamp

Source: WordNet 3.0
a tight or amorous embrace

noun.act

Synonyms hug squeeze

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip; a grasp; a clamp; a holdfast; as, to get a good <i>clinch</i> of an antagonist, or of a weapon; to secure anything by a <i>clinch</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

verb.contact

Examples
The girder was clinched into the wall.

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hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

verb.contact

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hold in a tight grasp

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
embrace amorously

verb.contact

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flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

verb.contact

Examples
The nails were clinched.

Source: WordNet 3.0
settle conclusively

verb.communication

Examples
Clinch a deal.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.

verb

Source: webster1913
To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.

verb

Source: webster1913