ALL meanings of clinch
clinch
C c - noun clinch the part of such a nail, etc, that has been bent over 3
- noun clinch an act or an instance in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches, regain wind, etc 3
- noun clinch a lovers' embrace 3
- noun clinch a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part. 3
- verb transitive clinch to secure (a nail, bolt, etc. that has been driven through something) by bending or flattening the projecting end 3
- verb transitive clinch to fasten firmly together by this means 3
- verb transitive clinch to settle (an argument, bargain, etc.) definitely 3
- verb transitive clinch to make sure of winning; win conclusively 3
- intransitive verb clinch to grip the opponent's body with one or both arms so as to hinder punching effectiveness 3
- intransitive verb clinch to embrace 3
- noun clinch a fastening, as with a clinched nail 3
- noun clinch the bent or flattened part of a clinched nail, bolt, etc. 3
- noun clinch an act of clinching 3
- noun clinch an embrace 3
- verb clinch If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it. 3
- verb clinch The thing that clinches an uncertain matter settles it or provides a definite answer. 3
- countable noun clinch If two people who love each other are in a clinch, they are holding each other tightly. 3
- verb clinch to secure (a driven nail) by bending the protruding point over 3
- verb clinch to hold together in such a manner 3
- verb clinch to settle (something, such as an argument, bargain, etc) in a definite way 3
- verb clinch to fasten by means of a clinch 3
- verb clinch to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling 3
- noun clinch the act of clinching 3
- noun clinch a nail with its point bent over 3
- noun clinch Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain). 1
- noun clinch passionate embrace 1
- noun clinch boxers: grappling 1
- intransitive verb clinch embrace passionately 1
- transitive verb clinch deal: secure, settle 1
- intransitive verb clinch boxers: grapple 1
- verb with object clinch to settle (a matter) decisively: After they clinched the deal they went out to celebrate. 1
- verb with object clinch to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point: He drove the nails through the board and clinched the points flat with a hammer. 1
- verb with object clinch to fasten (objects) together by nails, screws, etc., secured in this manner. 1
- verb with object clinch Nautical. to fasten by a clinch. 1
- verb without object clinch Boxing. to engage in a clinch: The boxers clinched and were separated by the referee. 1
- verb without object clinch Slang. to embrace, especially passionately. 1
- verb without object clinch (of a clinched nail, screw, etc.) to hold fast; be secure. 1
- noun clinch the act of clinching. 1
- noun clinch Boxing. an act or instance of one or both boxers holding the other about the arms or body in order to prevent or hinder the opponent's punches. 1
- noun clinch Slang. a passionate embrace. 1
- noun clinch a clinched nail or fastening. 1
- noun clinch the bent part of a clinched nail, screw, etc. 1
- noun clinch a knot or bend in which a bight or eye is made by making a loop or turn in the rope and seizing the end to the standing part. 1
- noun clinch Archaic. a pun. 1
- noun clinch Any of several fastenings. 0
- noun clinch The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp. 0
- noun clinch (nautical) 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. 0
- verb clinch To clasp; to interlock. 0
- verb clinch To make certain; to finalize. 0
- verb clinch To fasten securely or permanently. 0