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cinched

/sɪntʃt/

cinched down

cinched up

cinchedpast participle

/sɪnʧt/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "cinch".

Translations

garantiAu figuré, quand une issue est pratiquement assurée.

With the senator's endorsement, the nomination seemed cinched.

Avec l'appui du sénateur, la nomination semblait garantie.

serré

The cinched waist of the dress accentuated her figure beautifully.

La taille serrée de la robe mettait joliment sa silhouette en valeur.

Definitions

Pulled in or gathered tightly, especially by means of a belt, strap, or drawstring.

The cinched waist of the dress accentuated her figure beautifully.

Firmly fixed, certain, or assured; no longer in doubt.

With the senator's endorsement, the nomination seemed cinched.

Synonyms

cinchverb

cinched

Past Simple

cinched

Past Simple

cinched

Past Participle

cinching

ing-form

/sɪntʃ/

Translations

sanglerSurtout pour un vêtement serré à la taille ou une selle.

She cinched her coat tightly around her waist to keep warm.

Elle a sanglé son manteau bien serré autour de la taille pour avoir chaud.

assurerSens figuré : rendre certain, garantir.

The team's strong performance in the final game cinched their victory in the tournament.

La solide performance de l’équipe lors du dernier match a assuré sa victoire dans le tournoi.

Definitions

To secure (a garment or saddle) with a belt or strap.

She cinched her coat tightly around her waist to keep warm.

To make certain of; to guarantee.

The team's strong performance in the final game cinched their victory in the tournament.

Synonyms

cinchnoun

Definitions

A firm hold or tight grip.

The climber had a cinch on the rope, ensuring he wouldn't fall.

A thing that is very easy to do.

The exam was a cinch for her because she had studied thoroughly.

A strap that holds a saddle on a horse.

Before riding, he checked the cinch to make sure the saddle was secure.

A person or thing that is certain to succeed or happen; a sure bet.

With his speed, the horse was a cinch to win the race.

cinchadjective

Definitions

Designed to tighten, draw together, or secure; relating to a device or strap used for fastening tightly.

She bought a cinch belt that instantly gave the dress more shape.