Clinch
01
hårt kram, kärleksfullt kram
a tight or amorous embrace
02
clinch, omfamning
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
03
den platta delen av en spik, bult eller nit
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
04
en liten slipstek gjord med fastsättning, en liten ögla gjord med fastsättning
a small slip noose made with seizing
05
klämma, skruvtving
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
to clinch
01
avsluta, besegla
to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract
Transitive: to clinch a deal
Exempel
With a stunning performance, the musician clinched a record deal with a major label.
Med en fantastisk prestation säkrade musikern ett skivkontrakt med ett stort skivbolag.
02
klämma fast, böja över
to secure or fasten a nail, bolt, rivet, etc. tightly by bending the protruding end over to hold them in place
Transitive: to clinch a nail or similar implement
Exempel
In construction, it 's important to clinch the screws tightly to prevent any loosening over time.
I byggnad är det viktigt att klinka skruvarna hårt för att förhindra att de lossnar med tiden.
03
hålla hårt, krama
to grasp or hold onto something tightly and securely
Transitive: to clinch a support structure | to clinch onto a support structure
Exempel
In the face of strong winds, the mountaineer clinched onto the rock ledge to steady himself.
Inför starka vindar klämde bergsbestigaren fast sig på klipphyllan för att stabilisera sig.
04
krama, hålla hårt om
to hold someone tightly in one's arms, usually as a gesture of affection, comfort, or support
Transitive: to clinch sb
Exempel
Feeling grateful for their friendship, he clinched his buddy in a hearty hug before they parted ways.
Kännande tacksamhet för deras vänskap, kramade han sin kompis hårt innan de skildes åt.
05
omfamna, hålla hårt
to hold onto one's opponent in close quarters during a boxing match to prevent them from landing punches
Intransitive
Exempel
Sensing his opponent 's aggression, the boxer clinched and leaned on him to sap his energy.
När han kände motståndarens aggression, gick boxaren in i clinch och lutade sig mot honom för att dränera hans energi.
06
vinna, säkra
to successfully win or achieve something
Transitive: to clinch an achievement
Exempel
With a last-minute goal, the soccer team clinched their spot in the championship match.
Med ett mål i sista minuten säkrade fotbollslaget sin plats i mästerskapsmatchen.
