US /klɪnt͡ʃ/
verb noun Freq #29966

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To settle or win something finally and for certain.

    A last-minute goal clinched the championship for the team.

  2. 2
    verb

    To make something certain or finalize it.

    The free upgrade clinched the deal for me.

  3. 3
    verb

    To hold someone or something tightly.

    The boxers clinched in the corner of the ring.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to settle or win something... determinesettlesecure
3 verb · to hold someone or... claspgrip
Word family
Forms clinchedclinchesclinching
Derived forms clinch-builtunclinch
Related forms clenchclincher

Etymology

16th-century alteration of clench.

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