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clinch
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
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noun
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
noun
A tight or amorous embrace
“Come here and give me a big hug”
noun
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
noun
The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
noun
A small slip noose made with seizing
verb
Settle conclusively
“Clinch a deal”
verb
Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
“The nails were clinched”
verb
Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
“The girder was clinched into the wall”
verb
Embrace amorously
verb
Hold in a tight grasp
“Clench a steering wheel”
verb
Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
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Come here and give me a big hug
Clinch a deal
The nails were clinched
The girder was clinched into the wall
Clench a steering wheel
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