Clinch (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The metal rivet's clinch held the two plates together firmly in place.
- When hammering in a nail, make sure to leave enough room for the clinch to form.
- A faulty clinch can cause the bolt to work loose over time, compromising the entire structure.
- To fix the loose bolt, you'll need to remove the old clinch and re-rivet the part.
- After shaping the rivet's clinch, use a rivet setter to ensure it's securely in place.
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Meaning 4
A small slip noose made with seizing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailor quickly tied a clinch around the rope to secure it to the cleat.
- A clinch was used to join the two ends of the rope together.
- The bosun's mate expertly tied a clinch to fasten the sail to the yardarm.
- The clinch held firm even in the strong winds and rough seas.
- The sailor's hands moved swiftly as he tied a clinch to secure the rope to the mast.
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Meaning 5
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.