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clinch

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to hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

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Variants

synonym
clenchdeterminesettlesquare offsquare up
pasttense
clinched
presentparticiple
clinching
thirdpersonsingular
clinches
pastparticiple
clinched

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary6 sensesview framework →
§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

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