Definition of clinch

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• clinch is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• clinch is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• clinch is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of clinch

• a small slip noose made with seizing (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. clench
• a tight or amorous embrace (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hug
  2. squeeze
• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. clamp
• hold in a tight grasp (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. clench
• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily (noun)
• embrace amorously (verb)
• flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) (verb)

  Examples

  1. the nails were clinched
• hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches (verb)
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts (verb)

  Examples

  1. The girder was clinched into the wall
• settle conclusively (verb)

  Examples

  1. clinch a deal
• the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet (noun)

See definition of clinch in Merriam Webster