clinch, n.
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(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
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clinch
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a tight or amorous embrace
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clinch hug squeeze
sample sentences
"come here and give me a big hug"
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a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
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clamp clinch
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the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
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clinch
a small slip noose made with seizing
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clench clinch
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