clinch
🇺🇸
/klɪntʃ/
🇬🇧
/klɪntʃ/
verb
R
to successfully secure or win something
The team clinched the championship with a final score of 5-2.
R
to conclusively settle or prove something
The final piece of evidence clinched the case against the defendant.
noun
R
a tight and affectionate hug
The couple shared a clinch before parting ways.
R
a strong hold used in a struggle or competition
The wrestlers broke from their clinch and circled each other.
translation
to successfully secure or win something; to conclusively settle or prove something
a tight and affectionate hug; a strong hold used in a struggle or competition
Word Forms
3rd Present
clinches
Progressive
clinching
Past
clinched
Perfect
clinched
Plural
clinches