clinch
NOUNVERB
/klɪnʧ/
6 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C
clinch is a valid 6-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3L1I1N1C3H4
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 4 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does clinch mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
A small slip noose made with seizing.
SYNONYMS
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NARROWER
2
The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet.
BROADER
3
A tight or amorous embrace.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
4
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
5
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily.
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VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Settle conclusively.
“clinch a deal”
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RELATED
2
Hold in a tight grasp.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Embrace amorously.
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4
Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets).
“the nails were clinched”
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5
Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches.
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6
Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts.
“The girder was clinched into the wall”
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