Overview of noun clinch

The noun clinch has 5 senses

• clinch -- ((boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily)


• clinch, clench -- (a small slip noose made with seizing)


• clinch -- (the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet)


• clamp, clinch -- (a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together)


• hug, clinch, squeeze -- (a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug")

Overview of verb clinch

The verb clinch has 6 senses

• clinch -- (secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall")


• clinch -- (hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches)


• clench, clinch -- (hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel")


• clinch -- (embrace amorously)


• clinch -- (flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched")


• clinch -- (settle conclusively; "clinch a deal")