Cinched: meaning, definitions and examples
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cinched
[ sษชncht ]
tightening something
To cinch means to tighten something securely, usually referring to a strap or belt that holds something in place. This action is often used in the context of securing clothing or equipment. It can also imply making arrangements or decisions more definite or conclusive. The term is used in both literal and figurative contexts, indicating a sense of finality or security.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She cinched her dress with a stylish belt.
- The back of the saddle was cinched tightly to the horse.
- He cinched the deal after months of negotiation.
Translations
Translations of the word "cinched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apertado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช festgezogen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dihubungkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัััะฑะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zaciลniฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ท ใใ
๐ซ๐ท serrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ajustado
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑlaลtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ฌ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุฏุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ staลพenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ utiahnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถ็ดง็
๐ธ๐ฎ zategnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ snyrtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ ajustado
Etymology
The word 'cinched' has its origins in the late 19th century and is derived from the noun 'cinch,' which means a strap used to secure a saddle on a horse. The root of the term can be traced back to the Spanish word 'cincha,' which refers to a strap or girdle for fastening. Over time, 'cinch' evolved in English to also mean to make something secure or tight, leading to the emergence of its verb form 'cinched.' This evolution reflects not only a physical act of securing but also encapsulates the broader metaphorical sense of bringing something to a conclusion or finality, which has been adopted across various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,232 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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