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Definition of clinch

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

Similar Words: hug, squeeze, clench

Hyponyms: double clinch, inside clinch, outside clinch

Part Meronyms: nail, bolt, rivet

Derivational Morphology: clench, embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze, clincher, decisive factor, clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

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