clinched Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
   clinch.
   
   • The girder was clinched into the wall
2. verb hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
   clinch.
   
3. verb hold in a tight grasp
   clinch; clench.
   
   • clench a steering wheel
4. verb embrace amorously
   clinch.
   
5. verb flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
   clinch.
   
   • the nails were clinched
6. verb settle conclusively
   clinch.
   
   • clinch a deal
7. adjective satellite closed or squeezed together tightly
   clenched.
   
   • a clenched fist
   • his clenched (or clinched) teeth

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