cinching

UK
/ˈsɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪntʃɪŋ/
cinchingnoun
cinchings
pl
Translations
The cinching of the saddle was crucial to ensure it stayed in place during the ride.
Le serrage de la selle était crucial pour qu’elle reste en place pendant la promenade.
Definitions
The act of securing or fastening something tightly.
The cinching of the saddle was crucial to ensure it stayed in place during the ride.
A method or process of tightening or drawing together.
The cinching of the belt around the waist gave the dress a more fitted look.
cinchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪntʃɪŋ/
Translations
serrantQui serre ou qui ajuste en resserrant.
She chose a cinching waistband to highlight her waist.
Elle a choisi une ceinture serrante pour souligner sa taille.
Definitions
Having a tightening or securing effect; serving to cinch.
She chose a cinching waistband to highlight her waist.
cinchverb

cinching

ing-form

cinched
Past Simple
cinched
Past Participle
cinching
ing-form
UK
/sɪntʃ/
US
/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.
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.