Definition of clinch - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

Noun

a small slip noose made with seizing

Noun

the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

Noun

a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

Noun

a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"

Verb

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"

Verb

hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

Verb

hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"

Verb

embrace amorously

Verb

flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"

Verb

settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"

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clamp clench hug squeeze

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bosom clutch determine embrace embracement embracing evasive action fasten fastener fastening fix fixing hold holdfast holding device hug maneuver manoeuvre noose prehend running noose secure seize settle slip noose square off square up squeeze take hold

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bench clamp C-clamp cramp double clinch inside clinch outside clinch pipe clamp pipe vise press

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