clinch
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
- definition a small slip noose made with seizing
- definition the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
- definition a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
- definition a tight or amorous embrace
- definition secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- definition hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
- definition hold in a tight grasp
- definition embrace amorously
- definition flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
- definition settle conclusively