1. (noun) clinch
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
Synonyms: clench, clamp, hug, squeeze
2. (noun) clinch, clench
a small slip noose made with seizing
Synonyms: clasp, clinch, squeeze, clench, clamp, grip, hold, hug, clutches, grasp, clutch
3. (noun) clinch
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
Synonyms: clench, clamp, hug, squeeze
4. (noun) clamp, clinch
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
Synonyms: hug, clench, clamp, clinch, squeeze
5. (verb) hug, clinch, squeeze
a tight or amorous embrace
Synonyms: clinch, squeeze, clench, clamp, power play, squeezing, liquidity crisis, wring, credit crunch, squeeze play, hug
6. (verb) clinch
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Synonyms: clench
7. (verb) clinch
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
Synonyms: clench
8. (verb) clench, clinch
hold in a tight grasp
Synonyms: clench, clinch
9. (verb) clinch
embrace amorously
Synonyms: clench
10. (verb) clinch
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
Synonyms: clench
11. (verb) clinch
settle conclusively
Synonyms: clench
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Synonyms for clinch 
