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nouna small slip noose made with seizing
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nouna tight or amorous embracetype of:
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nouna device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
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verbhold in a tight grasp
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noun(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarilytype of:
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verbembrace amorously
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"the nails were clinched"verbflatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
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verbhold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
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"The girder was clinched into the wall"verbsecure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
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"clinch a deal"verbsettle conclusivelytype of:
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nounthe flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
Synonyms & Similar Words
hold fix press settle hug secure squeeze embrace fixing determine seize clutch cramp fasten bosom maneuver noose clamp embracing clench manoeuvre clincher fastening fastener slip noose running noose inside clinch double clinch outside clinch embracement holding device bench clamp c-clamp pipe vise pipe clamp prehend evasive action take hold square up square off holdfast