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The definition of clinch
10 Definitions of: clinch
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- verb, to secure (a driven nail) by bending the protruding point over
- verb, to hold together in such a manner
- verb, to settle (something, such as an argument, bargain, etc) in a definite way
- verb, nautical to fasten by means of a clinch
- verb, to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling
- noun, the act of clinching
- noun, a) a nail with its point bent over b) the part of such a nail, etc, that has been bent over
- noun, boxing wrestling an act or an instance in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches, regain wind, etc
- noun, slang a lovers' embrace
- noun, nautical a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part. Also (for senses 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10): clench
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