clinch (Meaning)
clinch (n)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
a small slip noose made with seizing
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
a tight or amorous embrace
clinch (v)
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold in a tight grasp
embrace amorously
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
settle conclusively
clinch (v. t.)
To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
To set closely together; to close tightly; as, to clinch the teeth or the first.
To bend or turn over the point of (something that has been driven through an object), so that it will hold fast; as, to clinch a nail.
To make conclusive; to confirm; to establish; as, to clinch an argument.
clinch (v. i.)
To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
clinch (n.)
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 clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon; to secure anything by a clinch.
A pun.
A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clinch
Synonyms:
- affirm
- assure
- nail (down)
- insure
- state
- illuminate
- end
- stipulate
- finish
- conclude
- show
- specify
- demonstrate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
clinch Sentence Examples
- He managed to clinch the deal after several rounds of negotiations.
- The team's star player scored a last-minute goal to clinch the victory.
- Her compelling argument helped clinch her position as the debate champion.
- The candidate's charismatic speech helped clinch the support of undecided voters.
- They were able to clinch a partnership with the leading tech company in the industry.
- The lawyer presented irrefutable evidence to clinch the case in favor of her client.
- A well-timed promotion helped clinch record-breaking sales for the company.
- The company's innovative product design helped clinch several prestigious design awards.
- The team's flawless performance in the final round helped clinch the championship title.
- After months of hard work, they finally clinched the contract they had been pursuing.
FAQs About the word clinch
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily, a small slip noose made with seizing, the flattened part of a n
decide, settle, determine, define,prove, ensure, secure, nail, clarify, establish
confuse, confuse, muddy, muddy,unsettle, muddle, unsettle, muddle,
He managed to clinch the deal after several rounds of negotiations.
The team's star player scored a last-minute goal to clinch the victory.
Her compelling argument helped clinch her position as the debate champion.
The candidate's charismatic speech helped clinch the support of undecided voters.
