clinch




clinch - noun

  • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
  • a small slip noose made with seizing
  • the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
  • a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  • a tight embrace

    • clinch - verb

    • secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
    • hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
    • hold in a tight grasp
    • embrace amorously
    • flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
    • settle conclusively

    clinch - thesaurus

    clamp   clench   hug   squeeze  

    Scrabble score for clinch

    c is 3 l is 1 i is 1 n is 1 c is 3 h is 4
    Scrabble score = 13

    generated at 22:03:28 on 29-04-24

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