clinch
13 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #30,534
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
noun
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/klˈɪntʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural clinches
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
a small slip noose made with seizing
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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