clinch

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verb

ˈklinch

clinched; clinching; clinches

transitive verb

: clench sense 3

: to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)

also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way

: to fasten in this way

: to make final or irrefutable : settle

that clinched the argument

: to assure the winning of

scored a touchdown to clinch the game

intransitive verb

: to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms

: to hold fast or firmly

clinchingly

ˈklin-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce clinch (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Verb His home run clinched the victory. The new evidence clinches the case. Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion. The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague. If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant. Noun The referee told the boxers to break their clinch. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The Sky are interlocked with the Las Vegas Aces for the top seed in the playoffs and can clinch it with a win and a loss from the Aces against the Seattle Storm.

Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2022 The Spaniard has already won the French Open an incredible 13 times—and seems determined to clinch it again.

Sean Gregory, Time, 1 June 2022 UConn missed chances to clinch it at the free throw line, but once overtime started, the game seemed to slow to super slow-mo, each moment carrying the season with it.

Dom Amore, courant.com, 28 Mar. 2022 Okoro is even predicting Allen will make the halfcourt shot to clinch it.

Chris Fedor, cleveland, 18 Feb. 2022 Thomas hit a deep 3-pointer to clinch it with 6.8 records remaining, a shot that had Kevin Durant dancing far off the bench in delight.

San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2022 The game ended in the fourth inning when Kama hit a single down the left-field line that scored Esaiah Wong to clinch the victory and another championship for Hawaii.

Jake Starr, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 The game ended in the fourth inning when Kama hit a single down the left-field line that scored Esaiah Wong to clinch the victory and another championship for Hawaii.

Jake Starr, ajc, 28 Aug. 2022 Uttrup Ludwig won a stage Tuesday—launching past race leader Marianne Vos on an uphill finish to clinch victory.

Jason Gay, WSJ, 29 July 2022

Noun

The Cards clinch bowl eligibility for the second year in a row with a win here.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2022 The second is a wedge shape that tapers back down toward the head; this is called a clinch nail.

Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022 The changes Abruzzo seeks come as workers at major companies, including Starbucks, Amazon and most recently, Apple, clinch union victories.

Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 Massive chest, powerful upper body with mean streak; finds block finishes well; clamps down opponents with Thanos-like hands; keeps his elbows in through punch and clinch; curtails inside moves on him with acceleration.

Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022 The most important knot in fishing is the improved clinch knot.

Amanda Monthei, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2019 Panthers are at 118 points with five games left, allowing for a clinch before that finale.

Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2022 The clinch took place on the 1,267th day after a shocking 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago that ended the Americans’ streak of seven straight World Cup appearances.

Ron Blum, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022 And nearly every event ends with Melinda in a drunken clinch with a young hunk while Vic placidly professes not to mind his wife’s canoodling.

Amy Nicholson, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	clinched
释义	clinch 1 of 2 verb ˈklinch clinched; clinching; clinches transitive verb 1 : clench sense 3 2 a : to turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail) also : to treat (a screw, a bolt, a rivet, etc.) in a similar way b : to fasten in this way 3 a : to make final or irrefutable : settle that clinched the argument b : to assure the winning of scored a touchdown to clinch the game intransitive verb 1 : to hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms 2 : to hold fast or firmly clinchingly ˈklin-chiŋ-lē adverb clinch 2 of 2 noun 1 : a fastening by means of a clinched nail, rivet, or bolt also : the clinched part of a nail, rivet, or bolt 2 archaic : pun 3 : an act or instance of clinching in boxing 4 : embrace Synonyms Verb decide determine nail settle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb His home run clinched the victory. The new evidence clinches the case. Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion. The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague. If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant. Noun The referee told the boxers to break their clinch. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The Sky are interlocked with the Las Vegas Aces for the top seed in the playoffs and can clinch it with a win and a loss from the Aces against the Seattle Storm. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2022 The Spaniard has already won the French Open an incredible 13 times—and seems determined to clinch it again. Sean Gregory, Time, 1 June 2022 UConn missed chances to clinch it at the free throw line, but once overtime started, the game seemed to slow to super slow-mo, each moment carrying the season with it. Dom Amore, courant.com, 28 Mar. 2022 Okoro is even predicting Allen will make the halfcourt shot to clinch it. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 18 Feb. 2022 Thomas hit a deep 3-pointer to clinch it with 6.8 records remaining, a shot that had Kevin Durant dancing far off the bench in delight. San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2022 The game ended in the fourth inning when Kama hit a single down the left-field line that scored Esaiah Wong to clinch the victory and another championship for Hawaii. Jake Starr, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 The game ended in the fourth inning when Kama hit a single down the left-field line that scored Esaiah Wong to clinch the victory and another championship for Hawaii. Jake Starr, ajc, 28 Aug. 2022 Uttrup Ludwig won a stage Tuesday—launching past race leader Marianne Vos on an uphill finish to clinch victory. Jason Gay, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Noun The Cards clinch bowl eligibility for the second year in a row with a win here. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2022 The second is a wedge shape that tapers back down toward the head; this is called a clinch nail. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022 The changes Abruzzo seeks come as workers at major companies, including Starbucks, Amazon and most recently, Apple, clinch union victories. Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 Massive chest, powerful upper body with mean streak; finds block finishes well; clamps down opponents with Thanos-like hands; keeps his elbows in through punch and clinch; curtails inside moves on him with acceleration. Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022 The most important knot in fishing is the improved clinch knot. Amanda Monthei, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2019 Panthers are at 118 points with five games left, allowing for a clinch before that finale. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2022 The clinch took place on the 1,267th day after a shocking 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago that ended the Americans’ streak of seven straight World Cup appearances. Ron Blum, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022 And nearly every event ends with Melinda in a drunken clinch with a young hunk while Vic placidly professes not to mind his wife’s canoodling. Amy Nicholson, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb probably alteration of clench First Known Use Verb 1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition clinch verb ˈklinch clinched; clinching : to show to be certain or true She presented facts that clinched the argument. Geographical Definition Clinch geographical name ˈklinch river about 300 miles (480 kilometers) long in southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee flowing southwest into the Tennessee River clinched verb past tense of clinch as in decided to make final, definite, or beyond dispute the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance decided settled determined nailed proved clarified defined secured affirmed ensured established assured showed demonstrated stated ended stipulated specified finished concluded illuminated insured nailed (down) cleared (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms unsettled confused muddied muddled
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