clinch
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
to hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
Framework senses
- §1
- to settle conclusively
- §2
- to flatten the ends of nails and rivets
- §3
- to secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
- §4
- to embrace amorously
- §5
- to hold in a tight grasp
- §6
- to hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
- §1 · legacy_primary
- to hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punchesDR-088 backfill from the verb definition column