Clinch Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Clinch

Meaning 1 : a small slip noose made with seizing

    Synonyms : clench
Meaning 2 : a tight or amorous embrace

    Synonyms : hug,  squeeze
Meaning 3 : a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

    Synonyms : clamp
Meaning 4 : hold in a tight grasp

    Synonyms : clench
Meaning 5 : (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

Meaning 6 : embrace amorously

Meaning 7 : flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

    Example : the nails were clinched

Meaning 8 : hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

Meaning 9 : secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

    Example : The girder was clinched into the wall

Meaning 10 : settle conclusively

    Example : clinch a deal

Meaning 11 : the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

How to Pronounce Clinch

  • klɪnʧ