cinch

UK
/sɪnʧ/
US
/sɪnʧ/

Translations

cinchnoun
cinches
pl
UK
/sɪnʧ/
US
/sɪnʧ/
The exam was a cinch for her.
Экзамен был для неё пустяком.
He tightened the cinch on the horse's saddle.
Он затянул ремень на седле лошади.
Additional translations
легкое дело
Synonyms
easy task
piece of cake
cinchverb
cinched
Past Simple
cinched
Past Participle
cinching
Gerund
UK
/sɪntʃ/
US
/sɪntʃ/
He cinched the belt tightly around his waist.
Он туго затянул ремень вокруг талии.
She cinched the saddle on the horse before riding.
Она закрепила седло на лошади перед поездкой.
Additional translations
cinchadjective
UK
/sɪntʃ/
US
/sɪntʃ/
Used attributively, especially before another noun, to denote something designed to tighten or fasten (e.g., "cinch belt", "cinch strap").

Definitions

cinchnoun
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.
cinchverb
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.
cinchadjective
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.