clinched

Meanings

• Verb

  To secure or gain something firmly, especially by force or determination.

  - "He clinched the deal with a firm handshake."
  - "After months of hard work, she finally clinched the top position in her company."

• Verb

  To grasp or seize something with the hand, especially tightly.

  - "He clinched the ball in his hand."
  - "She clinched her fists in anger."

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Synonyms

attach , join , put together , clasp , grasp , grip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clinched
hynched , synched , blinch , inch

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Variants

List of all variants of clinched that leads to same result
clinch , clinched , clinches , clinching , clinchingly

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Etymology

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From Old French clinchier, meaning 'to seize, catch, or grasp'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clinch' is also used in sailing to refer to the point where a sail is trimmed to its closest position to the wind.

2. The word 'clinch' is sometimes used figuratively to refer to a decisive or important moment in a relationship or a competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Secure: Related concept: A state of being protected from danger or harm.

2. Determination: Related concept: The quality of being determined to do something or to achieve a goal.

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Culture

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In boxing, a clinch refers to a close-quarters fight where both fighters are holding each other. In literature, the term 'clinch' can refer to a decisive moment or a turning point in a story.

How to Memorize "clinched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine clenching your hand around an object, like a ball or a pen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clinch' with the idea of securing or gaining something firmly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Clinch it tight, hold it right' to help remember the definition.

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