Norwegian Meaning of clinch

klemme

Other Norwegian words related to klemme

Definitions and Meaning of clinch in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

clinch (v. i.)

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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word clinch

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