CLINCH

/klɪntʃ/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Definition

noun (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.
noun a small slip noose made with seizing. — synonyms: clench
noun the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet.
noun a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together. — synonyms: clamp
noun a tight or amorous embrace. — synonyms: hug, squeeze
verb secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts.
verb hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.
verb hold in a tight grasp. — synonyms: clench
verb embrace amorously.
verb flatten the ends (of nails and rivets).
verb settle conclusively.

“to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon”
“I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me.”
“to clinch the teeth or the fist”