Definition of Clinch

Verb: clinch  klinch

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

See also:
clinally
clinched

Anagrams containing the word clinch

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