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clinch

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[ US /ˈkɫɪntʃ/ ]
[ UK /klˈɪnt‍ʃ/ ]
VERB
  1. hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
  2. settle conclusively
    clinch a deal
  3. flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
    the nails were clinched
  4. secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
    The girder was clinched into the wall
  5. hold in a tight grasp
    clench a steering wheel
  6. embrace amorously
NOUN
  1. a small slip noose made with seizing
  2. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
  3. the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
  4. a tight or amorous embrace
    come here and give me a big hug
  5. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
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How To Use clinch In A Sentence

  • 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 Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed
  • They ran us off so we headed off to a secluded spot on the Clinch river and skinny-dipped there. Spot-On: Status Quo
  • 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.
  • The same trainer and jockey joined forces yesterday to clinch a shock 50-1 success with Bagan in the curtain-raising handicap.
  • According to the Guardian, ‘Ministers have been pressing India behind the scenes to clinch the contract’.
  • Tullow clinched victory in the last thirty seconds of the game.
  • In the new study, the researchers surveyed more than 2,000 proteins expressed on synergid cells to clinch the exact molecules luring pollen tubes to the embryo sac. Science News / Features, Blog Entries, Column Entries, Issues, News Items and Book Reviews
  • The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the NL Central for the third time in five seasons.
  • It would be dangerous to view the dossier as having clinched the argument for war.
  • Just to be on the team with the greatest player in the world as your captain is the greatest honor in the world," Chris DiMarco said shortly after hitting his Cup-clinching putt. USATODAY.com - Players thank Nicklaus with Presidents Cup win
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