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/klinCH/,
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clinches, 3rd person singular present; clinched, past participle; clinching, present participle; clinched, past tense;
  1. Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
    • - to clinch a business deal
  2. Conclusively settle (an argument or debate)
    • - these findings clinched the matter
  3. Confirm the winning or achievement of (a game, competition, or victory)
    • - his team clinched the title
  4. Secure (a nail or rivet) by driving the point sideways when it has penetrated

  5. Fasten (a rope or fishing line) with a clinch knot

  6. Grapple at close quarters, esp. (of boxers) so as to be too closely engaged for full-arm blows

  7. (of two people) Embrace

Noun
  1. A struggle or scuffle at close quarters, esp. (in boxing) one in which the fighters become too closely engaged for full-arm blows

  2. An embrace, esp. an amorous one
    • - we went into a passionate clinch on the sofa
  3. A knot used to fasten a rope to a ring or cringle, using a half hitch with the end seized back on its own part


  1. secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"
  2. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
  3. hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
  4. a small slip noose made with seizing
  5. clench: hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
  6. the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
  7. clamp: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  8. embrace amorously
  9. A grappling position refers to the positioning and holds of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neither is in a more favourable position. If one party has a clear advantage such as in the mount they are said to be in a "dominant position". ...
  10. (Clinching (sheet metal)) Clinching is a mechanical fastening method to join sheet metal without additional components using special tools to plastically form a mechanical interlock between the sheet metals.
  11. Any of several fastenings; A passionate embrace; To make certain; to finalize; To fasten securely or permanently; To bend and hammer the point of a nail so it cannot be removed; To embrace passionately
  12. (Clinching) A clinch is when two fighters, or perhaps just one of the two, are holding onto the other, breaking up the action and generally not allowing for punches to be thrown. ...
  13. (Clinching) or clinch work, takes place with both competitors on their feet using various clinch holds applied to the upper body of the opponent. Clinch work is generally used to set up or defend against throws or takedowns.
  14. (clinching) The process of forming or bending a component lead following its insertion through a hole in a circuit board. The main purpose is to secure the part mechanically during the soldering process.
  15. Clinching is a mechanical technique for assembling metal sheets. The basic principle is to connect two metal sheets by drawing them between a punch and a die. The sheet sustains a local plastic cold deformation, forming a permanent connection.
  16. A clinch is when both fighters are still on their feet, but engaged in grappling. Knees and other short range strikes are often seen during a clinch, as well as attempts to force the opponent to the ground or smother them against the wall of the octagon.
  17. To bend over the protruding end of a nail.
  18. When two boxers are holding, or leaning on each other, and not throwing punches. Plethora
  19. This position occurs when one or both boxers hold the other in a way that hinders the other's punches and their arms become entwined. The referee separates them by shouting 'break'.
  20. a standup grappling position, resulting from one or more fighters applying a clinch hold (i.e. bear hug, double underhooks, etc.). To advance position from a clinch hold, a fighter must pummel his opponent or break position and attempt to advance by striking or taking down his opponent.
  21. or Clench: To secure a fastener by bending down the end that protrudes through the pieces to be fastened.
  22. A clinch is a last resort defensive technique. It's when one boxer holds onto the other to avoid being hit or muffle an opponent's attack.
  23. A position in which two fighters are face to face, usually with their arms and upper body locked, performed either for a "breather" or to protect against strikes. ...
  24. A defensive/resting style for fighters with a strength advantage. Drawback: reduces AGG. A clinching fighter also risks having a point deducted if he uses a high DEF.
  25. When two competitors mete in a standing position and grab on to one another in an attempt to exert their physical strength and gain close-quarter control.