clinch

Meanings

• verb

  to seize or grab hold of something or someone with the hand or hands, especially to gain control or to secure a victory

  - "He clinched the deal with a firm handshake."
  - "The boxer clinched his opponent to prevent further damage."

• verb

  to bring to an end; settle definitively

  - "The negotiations were clinched with a final agreement."
  - "The election was clinched when the last vote was counted."

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Pronunciation

1. /klɪntʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

attach , join , put together , clasp , grasp , grip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clinch
hinch , pinch , winch

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Variants

List of all variants of clinch that leads to same result
clinch , clinched , clinches , clinching , clinchingly , Clinch

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English clincan, from clingan, to cleave or stick.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clinch' is also used in sailing to refer to a knot used to secure a rope or sail.

2. In the game of bridge, a 'clinch' refers to a situation where a player holds all the cards in a particular suit.

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Related Concepts

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1. grapple: A struggle or contest, especially one that involves physical fighting or wrestling.

2. grip: The act of holding or seizing something with the hand or hands.

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Culture

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In martial arts, a clinch refers to a close combat position where opponents are in close contact, often grappling. In boxing, it is a tactic used to limit an opponent's ability to strike.

How to Memorize "clinch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of grabbing or seizing something with your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clinch' with the idea of gaining control or securing a victory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'control' and 'V' for 'victory'.

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