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Clinch: meaning, definitions and examples

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clinch

 

[ klษชn(t)สƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

boxing

Settle (a matter) decisively.

Synonyms

confirm, seal, secure

Examples of usage

  • He clinched the victory with a powerful left hook.
  • The boxer clinched the championship title with a knockout in the final round.
Context #2 | Verb

negotiation

Reach an agreement or settle an argument by bargaining or discussing terms.

Synonyms

conclude, finalize, secure

Examples of usage

  • They were able to clinch a deal after a long negotiation process.
  • The two parties finally clinched a compromise on the issue.
Context #3 | Noun

construction

A bend or a sharp fold in a sheet of material.

Synonyms

crease, crease, fold

Examples of usage

  • The metal sheet had a clinch at one end, making it difficult to flatten.
  • The carpenter used a clinch to join two pieces of wood together.

Translations

Translations of the word "clinch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fecho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค เคญเฅ‡เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klammer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปั–ะฝั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klincz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋ฆฐ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุดุชุจุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klinฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klinฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๆก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klinฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรญnch

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะธะฝั‡

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kliรง

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agarre

Word origin

The word 'clinch' originated from Middle English 'clinchen' and Old English 'clencan', which meant 'to fasten with a hook or clasp'. It has evolved over time to signify decisively settling a matter or reaching an agreement. The term has been widely used in various fields such as boxing, negotiation, and construction, reflecting its versatility and importance in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,769, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.