Clinch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Settle conclusively; "clinch a deal".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.