CLINCH

• (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"

  synonyms : hug , squeeze

• (noun) a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

  synonyms : clamp

• (noun) the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

• (noun) a small slip noose made with seizing

  synonyms : clench

• (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"

  synonyms : clench

• (verb) hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

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