1
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
2
a small slip noose made with seizing
3
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
4
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
5
a tight or amorous embrace
"come here and give me a big hug"
6
Any of several fastenings.
1
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
"The girder was clinched into the wall"
2
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
3
hold in a tight grasp
"clench a steering wheel"
5
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
"the nails were clinched"
6
settle conclusively
"clinch a deal"
Example Sentences
"come here and give me a big hug"
noun
"The girder was clinched into the wall"
verb
"clench a steering wheel"
verb
"the nails were clinched"
verb
"clinch a deal"
verb
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