clinch

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /klɪnt͡ʃ/

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Verb

Plain form clinch

Third-person singular clinches

Past tense clinched

Past participle clinched

Present participle clinching

1. (transitive) If you clinch a goal, such as a game or a deal, you get into a position from which you will surely achieve it.

   One more point will clinch the match for her.

2. (transitive) (boxing) If you clinch you boxing opponent, you hole them with your arms so as to avoid being hit while resting for a short time.

   After clinching for only a few seconds, they were separated by the referee.

Noun

Singular clinch

Plural clinches

1. (countable) A clinch is a struggle between people at a short distance.
2. (countable) (nautical) A clinch is a knot used to fasten ropes.