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clinch Definition
(n) (
boxing
)
the
act
of
one
boxer
holding
onto
the
other
to
avoid
being
hit
and
to
rest
momentarily
(n)
a
small
slip
noose
made
with
seizing
(n)
the
flattened
part
of
a
nail
or
bolt
or
rivet
(n)
a
tight
or
amorous
embrace
; "
come
here
and
give
me
a
big
hug
"
(v)
secure
or
fasten
by
flattening
the
ends
of
nails
or
bolts
; "
The
girder
was
clinched
into
the
wall
"
(v)
hold
a
boxing
opponent
with
one
or
both
arms
so
as
to
prevent
punches
(v)
hold
in
a
tight
grasp
; "
clench
a
steering
wheel
"
(v)
embrace
amorously
(v)
flatten
the
ends
(
of
nails
and
rivets
); "
the
nails
were
clinched
"
(v)
settle
conclusively
; "
clinch
a
deal
"
clinch Synonyms
clench
clinch
hug
squeeze
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