Background for clinching

clinching

/ˈklɪntʃɪŋ/

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verb

To clasp; to interlock.

Examples :

"The child, scared of the dark, was clinching his mother's hand tightly as they walked home. "

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verb

To make certain; to finalize.

Examples :

"I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me."

outcome achievement business

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verb

To fasten securely or permanently.

Examples :

"The carpenter was clinching the nails to ensure the shelf was strong and stable. "

action technical achievement

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verb

To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.

Examples :

"The carpenter finished securing the metal plate by clinching the nails over on the back side of the wood. "

technical work machine building

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verb

To embrace passionately.

Examples :

"After weeks apart, she saw her brother at the airport and ran to him, clinching him tightly in a hug. "

body action sex human sensation

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verb

To hold firmly; to clench.

Examples :

"The child was clinching his teddy bear tightly as he fell asleep. "

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verb

To set closely together; to close tightly.

Examples :

"to clinch the teeth or the fist"

action achievement

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noun

A clinch; a passionate embrace.

Examples :

"After her winning goal, the team celebrated with a joyous clinching. "

body action human emotion

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noun

A making certain or finalizing.

Examples :

"The clinching of the deal came with the signing of the contract. "

outcome achievement business action

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noun

The distortion of computer tape by wrinkling.

Examples :

"The technician identified the problem as bad clinching; several areas of the backup tape showed clear signs of wrinkling and distortion. "

computing technology electronics technical

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adjective

That settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively

Examples :

"The clinching evidence was the security camera footage, proving he was at the scene. "

outcome achievement action