eng: clinch

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Meaning
means	(noun) (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily clinch
means	(noun) a small slip noose made with seizing clench, clinch
means	(noun) the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet clinch
means	(noun) a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together clinch, clamp
means	(noun) a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" squeeze, clinch, hug
means	(verb) secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall" clinch
means	(verb) hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches clinch
means	(verb) hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" clench, clinch
means	(verb) embrace amorously clinch
means	(verb) flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched" clinch
means	(verb) settle conclusively; "clinch a deal" clinch