Clinch

Quick meaning: Clinch is a verb meaning To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.

Meaning

To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.

More Meanings

1. To clasp; to interlock.
2. To fasten securely or permanently.
3. To make certain; to finalize.
4. To hold firmly; to clench
5. To set closely together; to close tightly.
6. To hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to avoid being hit while resting momentarily
7. To secure a spot (e.g., at the divisional championship) before the end of regular season play by having an insurmountable lead.

Example Sentences

to secure anything by a clinch

to clinch the teeth or the fist

to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon

It put the U.S. on the brink of clinching a spot in the quarterfinals.

Word Forms

• clinches
• clinching
• clinched

Synonyms for clinch

Depending on context, synonyms include clasp, grasp, grip, beclasp, begrasp, begrip.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clench, hug, ice, clamper, clunch, clink.

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