Meaning & Definition of Clinch in English
English⟶
Clinch
/klɪnʧ/
noun
1. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
synonym:
- clinch
2. A small slip noose made with seizing
synonym:
- clinch,
- clench
3. The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
synonym:
- clinch
4. A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
synonym:
- clamp,
- clinch
5. A tight or amorous embrace
- "Come here and give me a big hug"
synonym:
- hug,
- clinch,
- squeeze
verb
1. Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- "The girder was clinched into the wall"
synonym:
- clinch
2. Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
synonym:
- clinch
3. Hold in a tight grasp
- "Clench a steering wheel"
synonym:
- clench,
- clinch
4. Embrace amorously
synonym:
- clinch
5. Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
- "The nails were clinched"
synonym:
- clinch
6. Settle conclusively
- "Clinch a deal"
synonym:
- clinch