1. clinch
verb. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts.
Synonyms
- fix
- fasten
Antonyms
- disarrange
- start
- show
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Example sentences of the word clinch
1. Verb, base form
The aim is twofold -- to get the customers to land on your page and to clinch the sale.
2. Noun, singular or mass
To begin the clinch knot, pull the loose end of the line through the eye of your hook.
2. clinch
noun. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.
Synonyms
- manoeuvre
- maneuver
Antonyms
- decompression
- cool
- fail
3. clinch
verb. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] embrace amorously.
Synonyms
- hug
- squeeze
- embrace
Antonyms
- unwire
- unpin
- untie
- unstaple
4. clinch
noun. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
Synonyms
- cramp
- clamp
- pipe clamp
- pipe vise
- holding device
- C-clamp
- press
Antonyms
- refrain
- undercharge
- decompress
- pull
5. clinch
noun. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] a small slip noose made with seizing.
Synonyms
- running noose
- noose
- slip noose
- outside clinch
- inside clinch
- double clinch
Antonyms
- dispose
- indispose
- war
- disagree
6. clinch
verb. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.
Synonyms
- hold
Antonyms
- unbelt
- unbuckle
7. clinch
noun. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] a tight or amorous embrace.
Synonyms
- hug
- squeeze
- embrace
- embracing
Antonyms
- arrive
- unbolt
- unlock
- stand still
8. clinch
noun. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet.
Synonyms
- fixing
- fastening
- holdfast
- nail
- fastener
- bolt
Antonyms
- exclude
- reject
- exclusion
- disorient
9. clinch
verb. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] settle conclusively.
Synonyms
- square up
- square off
- settle
Antonyms
- float
- rise
- begin
- destabilize
10. clinch
verb. ['ˈklɪntʃ'] hold in a tight grasp.
Synonyms
- prehend
- seize
- clutch
Antonyms
- unzip
- unchain
- dislodge
- unhook