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clinch (kl

nch)

v. clinched, clinch·ing, clinch·es

v.tr.

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.

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.]

clinch

clinch [klɪntʃ]

1. (Engineering / Tools) (tr) to secure (a driven nail) by bending the protruding point over

2. (Engineering / Tools) (tr) to hold together in such a manner to clinch the corners of the frame

3. (tr) to settle (something, such as an argument, bargain, etc.) in a definite way

4. (Transport / Nautical Terms) (tr) Nautical to fasten by means of a clinch

5. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) (intr) to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling

1. the act of clinching

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building)

a. a nail with its point bent over

b. the part of such a nail, etc., that has been bent over

3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) (Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) Boxing Wrestling an act or an instance in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches, regain wind, etc.

4. Slang a lovers' embrace

5. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part Also (for senses 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10) clench

[variant of clench]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	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 clench 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.	clinch - a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together clamp 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.	clinch - a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" hug, squeeze embrace, embracement, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Verb	1.	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" clench 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 He is about to clinch a deal with an American engine manufacturer.

2. settle, decide, determine, tip the balance Evidently this information clinched the matter.

3. win, get, land, gain, achieve, bag (informal), acquire, accomplish, attain Leeds need to finish in the first three to clinch the title.

noun

embrace, hug, cuddle They were caught in a clinch when their parents returned home unexpectedly.

Translations

clinch [klɪntʃ]

A. N

1. (Boxing) → clinch m

2. (= embrace) → abrazo m
in a clinch → abrazados, agarrados(LAm)
to go into a clinch → abrazarse, agarrarse(LAm)

B. VT

1. (= secure) → afianzar; [+ nail] → remachar, roblar

2. (= settle decisively) [+ deal] → cerrar, firmar; [+ argument] → remachar, terminar; [+ agreement] → cerrar
to clinch matters → para acabar de remacharlo
that clinches it → está decidido, ni una palabra más

clinch [ˈklɪntʃ] vt [+ deal] → conclure

clinch

(Tech: also clench) nail → krumm schlagen

argument → zum Abschluss bringen; to clinch the deal → den Handel perfekt machen, den Handel besiegeln; that clinches it → damit ist der Fall erledigt

vi (Boxing) → in den Clinch gehen, clinchen

n (Boxing, fig) → Clinch m; in a clinch → im Clinch (inf)

clinch [klɪntʃ]

1. n in a clinch (fam) (embrace) → abbracciati/e stretti/e

2. vt (settle, deal) → concludere; (argument) → chiudere
that clinches it → è fatta

clinch [klɪntʃ]

1. n in a clinch (fam) (embrace) → abbracciati/e stretti/e

2. vt (settle, deal) → concludere; (argument) → chiudere
that clinches it → è fatta

clinch

v clinch [klintʃ]

to settle or come to an agreement about (an argument or a bargain) The businessmen clinched the deal. beklinking يَعْقِدُ صَفْقَه уреждам potvrdit vinde; sikre sig zum Abschluß bringen κλείνω δουλειά cerrar kaubale saama به توافق رسیدن؛ موضوع را حل کردن lyödä lukkoon conclure לִסגוֹר प्राप्त कर लेना zakvačiti, učvrstiti megköt (alkut) menyelesaikan ganga frá, útkljá concludere 決着する (흥정 등을) 성사 시키다 galutinai su(si)tarti noslēgt darījumu mencapai penyelesaian beklinken avgjøre, drikke kjøpskål rozstrzygać, doprowadzać do końca acordar a încheia окончательно договориться dohodnúť, potvrdiť skleniti zaključiti avgöra, slutföra, fastslå เห็นพ้อง anlaşmaya varmak 做出(交易)，達成(協議) остаточно домовлятися فیصلہ کن بات کرنا ký kết 决定（交易）

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