Clinch — synonyms, definition

1. clinch (Verb)

achieve bind carry clamp clasp clench close clutch complete conclude consummate crown culminate drive embrace end enfold fasten finish off grasp • • •

clinch (Verb) — Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts. ex. "The girder was clinched into the wall"

clinch (Verb) — Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.

clinch (Verb) — Hold in a tight grasp. ex. "clinch a steering wheel"

clinch (Verb) — Embrace amorously.

clinch (Verb) — Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets). ex. "the nails were clinched"

clinch (Verb) — Settle conclusively. ex. "clinch a deal"

bosom clutch determine embrace fasten fix hold hug prehend secure seize settle square off square up squeeze take hold

2. clinch (Noun)

hug

clinch (Noun) — (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.

clinch (Noun) — A small slip noose made with seizing.

clinch (Noun) — The flattened part of a nail, bolt or rivet.

clinch (Noun) — A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.

clinch (Noun) — A tight or amorous embrace.

embrace embracement embracing evasive action fastener fastening fixing holdfast holding device maneuver manoeuvre noose running noose slip noose C-clamp bench clamp cramp double clinch inside clinch outside clinch pipe clamp pipe vise press bolt nail rivet vessel watercraft