Synonyms: clinch
Definition: (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
Similar words: evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre
Definition: an action aimed at evading an opponent
Synonyms: squeeze, clinch, hug
Definition: a tight or amorous embrace
Usage: come here and give me a big hug
Similar words: embrace, embracement, embracing
Definition: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Definition: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
Similar words: holding device
Definition: a device for holding something
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Definition: a small slip noose made with seizing
Similar words: noose, slip noose, running noose
Definition: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: settle conclusively
Usage: clinch a deal
Similar words: square off, square up, settle, determine
Definition: settle conclusively; come to terms
Usage: We finally settled the argument
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
Usage: the nails were clinched
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Usage: The girder was clinched into the wall
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: embrace amorously
Similar words: embrace, bosom, hug, squeeze
Definition: squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Usage: Hug me, please; They embraced; He hugged her close to him
Definition: hold in a tight grasp
Usage: clench a steering wheel
Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch
Definition: take hold of; grab
Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals
Synonyms: clinch
Definition: hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
Similar words: take hold, hold
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Usage: Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him