Cinch
01
ett barnlek, en enkel sak
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
Exempel
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
Att fixa den mindre buggen i mjukvaran visade sig vara en lek för den erfarna programmeraren.
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
Med sina kulinariska färdigheter var det alltid en lek för Mary att förbereda en läcker middag.
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
Exempel
They spent the afternoon playing cinch with friends.
In cinch, the highest bidder gets to choose the trump suit.
03
a strap or band, usually around a horse's belly, used to secure the saddle in place
Exempel
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
en självklarhet, ett barnlek
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
AmericanExempel
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
Att vinna mästerskapet var en lek efter deras enastående prestation under hela säsongen.
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
Med hennes erfarenhet och färdigheter var det ett lätt att få jobbet.
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
Exempel
She cinched the concept quickly after reviewing the notes.
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
Exempel
She cinched her place in the competition with a flawless performance.
The deal was cinched after both parties signed the contract.
03
to fasten or secure by tying a strap or girth, typically around a saddle or similar object
Exempel
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
