"clinch" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /klɪnt͡ʃ/ Audio: en-us-clinch.ogg [US] Forms: clinch [singular], clinches [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=clinches}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A clinch is a struggle between people at a short distance.
    Sense id: simple-clinch-en-noun-n5i3OLEe
  2. A clinch is a knot used to fasten ropes.
    Sense id: simple-clinch-en-noun-D5CvLdZ1 Categories (other): Nautical

Verb

IPA: /klɪnt͡ʃ/ Audio: en-us-clinch.ogg [US] Forms: clinch [canonical], clinches [third-person, singular], clinched [past], clinched [past, participle], clinching [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|clinch|es}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you clinch a goal, such as a game or a deal, you get into a position from which you will surely achieve it.
    Sense id: simple-clinch-en-verb-xyY8diK7
  2. If you clinch you boxing opponent, you hole them with your arms so as to avoid being hit while resting for a short time.
    Sense id: simple-clinch-en-verb-i72k9nOG
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