nounπShareAny of several fastenings."The builder used a clinch to hold the metal sheets together securely. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp."to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon"actionprocessthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pun."His presentation was dry, but a well-timed clinch about "financial statements" (like needing financial "stain removers") got a laugh from the audience. "languagewordcommunicationentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts."The sailor carefully tied the clinch to the anchor ring. "nauticalsailingmilitarytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passionate embrace."The clinch between the two brothers was surprisingly passionate, a display of affection rarely seen. "emotionhumanbodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling."During the boxing match, the fighter often went into a clinch to avoid his opponent's punches. "sportactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clasp; to interlock."The two wrestlers clinch during their match, trying to gain control. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make certain; to finalize."I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me."achievementbusinessactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten securely or permanently."The carpenter clinched the two pieces of wood together with strong nails. "actiontechnicalbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed."The carpenter carefully clinched the nail into the wood, making sure it wouldn't come loose. "technicalworkmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo embrace passionately."The couple clinched each other tightly, their happiness evident in their embrace. "bodyhumanactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold firmly; to clench."The child clutched the teddy bear tightly, trying to clinch it in his arms. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set closely together; to close tightly."to clinch the teeth or the fist"actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
