(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
[ Syn: clench ]
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
[ Syn: clamp ]
a tight or amorous embrace; come here and give me a big hug
clinch (n.)
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; The girder was clinched into the wall'
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold in a tight grasp; clench a steering wheel
[ Syn: clench ]
embrace amorously
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); the nails were clinched'
settle conclusively; clinch a deal'