clinch

/klˈɪnt‍ʃ/

/ˈkɫɪntʃ/

Clinch

a tight or amorous embrace

synonyms : hug

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

a small slip noose made with seizing

synonyms : clench

a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

synonyms : clamp

to clinch

MAIN VERB

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

to decisively come to an agreement or settle something, such as an argument or a contract

flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

hold in a tight grasp

synonyms : clench

embrace amorously

hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

to successfully win or achieve something

Examples

1. Game clinched.

2. The fighters have clinched!

3. In true Hollywood fashion, the team clinched their fourth title of the decade on Father's Day.

4. Of course, they clinched that division so early out there.