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clinch
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clinch  (klnch)
v. clinched, clinch·ing, clinch·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by bending down or flattening the pointed end that protrudes.
b. To fasten together in this way.
2. To settle definitely and conclusively; make final: "The cocktail circuit is a constant and more contracts are clinched over pâté than over paper" Ann L. Trebbe.
3. Sports To secure (a divisional championship, for instance) before the end of regular season play by having an insurmountable lead.
4. Nautical To fasten with a clinch.
v.intr.
1. To be held together securely.
2. Sports To hold a boxing opponent's body with one or both arms to prevent or hinder punches.
3. Slang To embrace amorously.
n.
1. Something, such as a clamp, that clinches.
2. The clinched part of a nail, bolt, or rivet.
3. Sports An act or instance of clinching in boxing.
4. Nautical A knot in a rope made by a half hitch with the end of the rope fastened back by seizing. Also called clench.
5. Slang An amorous embrace.

[Variant of clench.]
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clinch
Verb
1. to settle (an argument or agreement) decisively
2. to secure (a nail) by bending the protruding point over
3. to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling
Noun
1. the act of clinching
2. Boxing, wrestling a movement in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches or regain wind
3. Slang a lovers' embrace [variant of clench]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.clinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre - an action aimed at evading an opponent
boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists
2.clinch - a small slip noose made with seizing
double clinch - a clinch with two loops
inside clinch - a clinch with the end of the line inside the loop
running noose, slip noose, noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
outside clinch - a clinch with the end of the line outside the loop
vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation
3.clinch - the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
bolt - a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
fastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
rivet - heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together
4.clinchclinch - a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
bench clamp - a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench
C-clamp - a clamp in the shape of the letter C
cramp - a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
holding device - a device for holding something
pipe clamp, pipe vise - a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded
press - clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
5.clinchclinch - a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug"
embrace, embracement, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Verb1.clinch - secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"
fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
clinch - flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"
2.clinch - hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
3.clinch - hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
4.clinch - embrace amorously
hug, bosom, embrace, squeeze - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
5.clinch - flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"
fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
clinch - secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"
6.clinch - settle conclusively; "clinch a deal"
square off, square up, settle, determine - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument"

clinch
verb 1. secure, close, confirm, conclude, seal, verify, sew up (informal) set the seal on
verb 2. settle, decide, determine, tip the balance
Translations

clinch [klɪntʃ] vt [+ deal] → cerrar [+ argument]; rematar
clinch [klɪntʃ] vt [+ deal] → conclure, sceller
clinch [klɪntʃ] vt (deal) → perfekt machen;
(argument) → zum Abschluss bringen
clinch [klɪntʃ] vt [+ deal] → concludere

clinch
v clinch [klintʃ]
to settle or come to an agreement about (an argument or a bargain) The businessmen clinched the deal.beklinkingيَعْقِدُ صَفْقَهуреждамpotvrditvinde; sikre sigzum Abschluß bringenκλείνω δουλειάcerrarkaubale saamaبه توافق رسیدن؛ موضوع را حل کردنlyödä lukkoonconclureלִסגוֹרप्राप्त कर लेनाzakvačiti, učvrstitimegköt (alkut)menyelesaikanganga frá, útkljáconcludere決着する(거래·논의 등을) 결말짓다galutinai su(si)tartinoslēgt darījumumencapai penyelesaianbeklinkenavgjøre, drikke kjøpskålrozstrzygać, doprowadzać do końcaacordara încheiaокончательно договоритьсяdohodnúť, potvrdiťsklenitizaključitiavgöra, slutföra, fastslåเห็นพ้องanlaşmaya varmak決定(交易)остаточно домовлятисяفیصلہ کن بات کرناký kết

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