clinch

Noun
  1. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily (synset 100060548)
    referred to in: boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism - fighting with the fists
    is a type of: evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre - an action aimed at evading an opponent
  2. A small slip noose made with seizing (synset 103046969)
    referred to in: vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation
    is a type of: noose, running noose, slip noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
    subtypes:
    same as: clench
  3. The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet (synset 103046814)
    is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    is a part of:
    • bolt - a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
    • nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
    • rivet - heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together
  4. A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (synset 103040851)
    is a type of: holding device - a device for holding something
    subtypes:
    • bench clamp - a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench
    • c-clamp - a clamp in the shape of the letter C
    • cramp - a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
    • pipe clamp, pipe vise - a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded
    • press - clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
    same as: clamp
  5. A tight or amorous embrace (synset 100418872)
    "come here and give me a big hug"
    is a type of: embrace, embracement, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
    same as: hug, squeeze
Verb
  1. Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts (synset 201347585)
    "The girder was clinched into the wall"
    is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
    verb group: clinch - flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
  2. Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches (synset 201575974)
    is a type of: hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip
  3. Hold in a tight grasp (synset 201575809)
    "clench a steering wheel"
    is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
    same as: clench
  4. Embrace amorously (synset 201427518)
    is a type of: bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze - hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  5. Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) (synset 201347430)
    "the nails were clinched"
    is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
    verb group: clinch - secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
  6. Settle conclusively (synset 200765758)
    "clinch a deal"
    is a type of: determine, settle, square off, square up - settle conclusively; come to terms

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