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CLINCH

Definition:

1. [noun] (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
   
   
2. [noun] a small slip noose made with seizing
   Synonyms: clench
   
   
3. [noun] the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
   
   
4. [noun] a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
   Synonyms: hug, squeeze
   
   
5. [verb] secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"
   
   
6. [verb] hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
   
   
7. [verb] hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
   Synonyms: clench
   
   
8. [verb] embrace amorously
   
   
9. [verb] flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"
   
   
10. [verb] settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"
    
    

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Related Words:

• double clinch
• inside clinch
• outside clinch

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