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clinch

UK
/klɪnʧ/
US
/klɪnʧ/

Translations

clinchnoun
clinches
pl
UK
/klɪnʧ/
US
/klɪnʧ/
corps à corpsBoxe et combat.
The boxers were in a clinch, neither willing to let go.
Les boxeurs étaient au corps à corps, aucun ne voulant lâcher prise.
sertissageTechnique de fixation en menuiserie ou en métallurgie.
The carpenter used a clinch to ensure the nail wouldn't come loose.
Le menuisier a utilisé un sertissage pour empêcher que le clou ne se desserre.
Additional translations
décisifSens figuré, surtout dans un contexte sportif ou de décision finale.
Synonyms
hold
grasp
clutch
embrace
grip
clinchverb
clinched
Past Simple
clinched
Past Participle
clinching
Gerund
UK
/klɪntʃ/
US
/klɪntʃ/
remporterSens sportif : gagner de manière décisive.
The team managed to clinch the championship with a last-minute goal.
L’équipe a réussi à remporter le championnat grâce à un but à la dernière minute.
sertirTechnique de fixation.
He used a hammer to clinch the nails into the wood.
Il a utilisé un marteau pour sertir les clous dans le bois.
enlacerSens physique : serrer quelqu’un dans ses bras.
The couple clinched in a warm hug after being apart for so long.
Le couple s’est enlacé dans une chaleureuse étreinte après avoir été séparé si longtemps.
conclureSens figuré : rendre définitif, assurer une décision ou une victoire.
The team managed to clinch the championship with a last-minute goal.
L’équipe a réussi à conclure le championnat grâce à un but à la dernière minute.
Additional translations
étreindreSens soutenu ou littéraire.
Synonyms
fasten
confirm
finalize
secure
grasp
capture
settle
clinchadjective
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., “clinch nail”) to describe items designed for or involving clinching.
de sertissageTechnique de fixation.
The builder chose clinch nails for the hull because they hold the planks securely.
Le constructeur a choisi des clous de sertissage pour la coque, car ils maintiennent solidement les planches.

Definitions

clinchnoun
A tight hold or embrace, especially in a fight or contest.
The boxers were in a clinch, neither willing to let go.
A method of securing a nail or bolt by bending it over after it has been driven through something.
The carpenter used a clinch to ensure the nail wouldn't come loose.
A decisive or conclusive act or event that settles a matter.
The team's victory was the clinch they needed to secure the championship.
clinchverb
To make final or settle conclusively; to secure a victory or decision.
The team managed to clinch the championship with a last-minute goal.
To fasten or hold together tightly.
He used a hammer to clinch the nails into the wood.
To embrace or hold someone tightly.
The couple clinched in a warm hug after being apart for so long.
clinchadjective
Designed or intended to fasten by clinching; relating to the action or process of clinching.
The builder chose clinch nails for the hull because they hold the planks securely.
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