Definition of Clinch

Noun

• a tight or amorous embrace
  "come here and give me a big hug"
  hug squeeze
• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  clamp
• the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
  
• a small slip noose made with seizing
  clench
• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
  

Verb

• settle conclusively
  "clinch a deal"
  
• flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
  "the nails were clinched"
  
• embrace amorously
  
• hold in a tight grasp
  "clench a steering wheel"
  clench
• hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
  
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
  "The girder was clinched into the wall"
  

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