clinches
Locks in victory
Clinches is the verb form of clinch, meaning to secure or settle decisively: She clinches the deal, That argument clinches it.
In boxing, a clinch is when fighters hold each other at close range to prevent punches—to clinch is to enter this position.
A clinch is also a tight embrace, especially a romantic one: The movie ended with the lovers in a clinch.
Achieved first places
- securesMakes fast or safe
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
- decidesReaches a conclusion
- capturesTakes into custody
locks up · wraps up · nails · championship · title · triumph · knockout · finish
Permanent metal fasteners
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
- boltsThreaded metal fasteners
- securesMakes fast or safe
- bendsCurves or yields
metal · hammers · flattens · points · leather · belts · straps · carpentry
Makes official and permanent
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
- closesBrings to an end
- confirmsEstablishes as fact
- negotiatesDiscusses to reach agreement
agreement · contract · handshake · signing · merger · acquisition · partnership · terms
wins
Achieved first places
captures · locks up · wraps up · nails · championship · title · triumph · knockout · finish · decisive
rivets
Permanent metal fasteners
bends · metal · hammers · flattens · points · leather · belts · straps · carpentry · metalwork
finalizes
Makes official and permanent
negotiates · agreement · contract · handshake · signing · merger · acquisition · partnership · terms · bargain
hugs
Affectionate arm wraps
squeezes · clasps · clings · wraps · lovers · passionate · tight · close · arms · chest
grapple
Seize and fight closely
tied up · infighting · stalling · rounds · heavyweights · corner · ropes · fatigue · tactic · defensive
- successsuccess, succeeds, achievement, wins, triumph
clinchesreleases
Lets go or publishes
lets go · separates · loosens · unclenches · disengages
- clinching gameContest that secures victory
- clinch knotLine-to-hook tie
clinch, clincher, clinching, clinched, clinchers, unclinch, unclinched