clench vs clinch
Definitions
noun
- a small slip noose made with seizing
- the act of grasping
verb
- squeeze together tightly
- hold in a tight grasp
Examples
Then he fell back on the bed and tossed about as though he was in the throes of a poison, muttering through clenched teeth.
The question was tinged with a touch of sarcasm that made her embarrassed flush renew its bright shade and caused her to clench her fists.
A guttural sound broke from his chest when he felt her sheathe tugging him deeper, its slick clench undeniable.
Definitions
verb
- hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
- settle conclusively
- flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
- secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- hold in a tight grasp
noun
- a small slip noose made with seizing
- (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
- a tight or amorous embrace
- a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
Examples
Can't wait to see Ryan score the title clincher v Stoke in front of the Stretford End the week before he flies of to Madrid for the final. this is a big big game so I don't think he should start straight from injury, off the bench maybe .... you know give him a run out when we're 4-0 up: p
They ran us off so we headed off to a secluded spot on the Clinch river and skinny-dipped there.
His approach putt went six feet past, and the return trickled by the cup, giving Irwin a half and clinching the cup for the home side.
