clinch C2 Topic:Actions & Processes US /klɪnt͡ʃ/ See IPA manual Freq #29966 Meanings 1 verb To settle or win something finally and for certain. A last-minute goal clinched the championship for the team. 2 verb To make something certain or finalize it. The free upgrade clinched the deal for me. 3 verb To hold someone or something tightly. The boxers clinched in the corner of the ring. Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. 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 AI details 16th-century alteration of clench. Topics Actions & Processes External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # clinch **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /klɪnt͡ʃ/ **Frequency rank:** 29966 ## Meanings 1. To settle or win something finally and for certain. 2. To make something certain or finalize it. 3. To hold someone or something tightly. ## Examples - A last-minute goal clinched the championship for the team. - The free upgrade clinched the deal for me. - The boxers clinched in the corner of the ring. ## Derived Forms - clinch-built - unclinch ## Related Forms - clench - clincher ## Etymology 16th-century alteration of clench. ## AI Etymology Clinch is a 16th-century alteration of clench. Current senses include to settle or win something finally and for certain and to make something certain or finalize it. The wider family includes derived forms such as clinch-built and unclinch; related words such as clench and clincher. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown