clinch - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• evasive action
• maneuver
• manoeuvre

Noun

a tight or amorous embrace

Synonyms

• clinch
• hug
• squeeze

More generic

• embrace
• embracement
• embracing

Noun

a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

Synonyms

• clamp
• clinch

More generic

• holding device

More specific

• C-clamp
• bench clamp
• cramp
• pipe clamp
• pipe vise
• press

Noun

the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• fastener
• fastening
• fixing
• holdfast

Related

• bolt
• nail
• rivet

Noun

a small slip noose made with seizing

Synonyms

• clench
• clinch

More generic

• noose
• running noose
• slip noose

More specific

• double clinch
• inside clinch
• outside clinch

Verb

settle conclusively

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• determine
• settle
• square off
• square up

Verb

flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• fasten
• fix
• secure

Related

• clinch

Verb

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• fasten
• fix
• secure

Related

• clinch

Verb

embrace amorously

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• bosom
• embrace
• hug
• squeeze

Verb

hold in a tight grasp

Synonyms

• clench
• clinch

More generic

• clutch
• prehend
• seize

Verb

hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

Synonyms

• clinch

More generic

• hold
• take hold

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