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1. transitive verbzum Abschluss bringen [Angelegenheit]; perfekt machen (ugs.) [Geschäft, Handel]2. noun(Boxing) Clinch, der* * *[klin ](to settle or come to an agreement about (an argument or a bargain): The businessmen clinched the deal.) zum Abschluß bringen* * *[klɪn(t)ʃ]I. n<pl -es>to be locked in a [tight] \clinch sich akk [fest] umschlingento get into a \clinch sich akk umklammernto get out of a \clinch sich akk aus einer Umklammerung lösenII. vt▪ to \clinch sth1. (settle decisively) etw entscheidenthat \clinched it for her damit war die Sache für sie klarto \clinch a deal einen Handel perfekt machen [o besiegeln2. TECHto \clinch a nail einen Nagel krumm schlagen* * *[klɪntʃ]1. vt2) argument zum Abschluss bringento clinch the deal — den Handel perfekt machen, den Handel besiegeln
2. vi (BOXING)in den Clinch gehen, clinchen Clinch min a clinch — im Clinch (inf)
* * *clinch [klıntʃ]A v/t1. ein Spiel etc (endgültig) entscheiden:that clinched it damit war die Sache entschieden;clinch the argument den Streit für sich entscheiden;clinch sb’s suspicion jemandes Verdacht endgültig bestätigen;2. TECHa) sicher befestigenb) (ver)nietenc) einen Nagel etc stauchen4. Boxen: umklammernC s1. TECHa) Vernietung f, Niet mb) Haspe f2. fester Halt (auch fig)3. Griff mgo into a clinch in den Clinch gehen5. SCHIFF Ankerstich m* * *1. transitive verbzum Abschluss bringen [Angelegenheit]; perfekt machen (ugs.) [Geschäft, Handel]2. noun(Boxing) Clinch, der* * *v.anheften v.entscheiden v.stauchen v. -
3 clinch
1)( embrace) Umschlingung f;to be locked in a [tight] \clinch sich akk [fest] umschlingento get into a \clinch sich akk umklammern;to \clinch sth1) ( settle decisively) etw entscheiden;that \clinched it for her damit war die Sache für sie klar;to \clinch a deal einen Handel perfekt machen [o besiegeln];2) tech
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clinch nail — noun : a nail made of soft metal or so cut that the pointed end may be bent over easily for clinching … Useful english dictionary
nail — [nāl] n. [ME naile < OE nægl, akin to Ger nagel < IE base * onogh, nail > Sans áṅghri , foot, Gr onyx, nail, L unguis, fingernail] 1. a) a thin, horny covering that grows out over the upper tip of a finger or toe b) a similar growth on a … English World dictionary
Clinch — is to fix or secure (a nail or bolt, for example) by hammering down or flattening the end that protrudes or the act of fastening together in this way. It can also refer to: A nail or device to hold in this way. Clinching (metalworking) The Clinch … Wikipedia
Clinch — (kl[i^]nch; 224), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clinched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Clinching}.] [OE. clenchen, prop. causative of clink to cause to clink, to strike; cf. D. klinken to tinkle, rivet. See {Clink}.] 1. To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clinch — [klinch] vt. [var. of CLENCH] 1. to secure (a nail, bolt, etc. that has been driven through something) by bending or flattening the projecting end 2. to fasten firmly together by this means 3. a) to settle (an argument, bargain, etc.) definitely… … English World dictionary
clinch — [v1] secure a goal assure, cap, conclude, confirm, decide, determine, seal, seize, set, settle, sew up, verify; concept 706 clinch [v2] hold securely; grab bolt, clamp, clasp, clench, clutch, cuddle, embrace, enfold, fasten, fix, grab hold of,… … New thesaurus
clinch — (v.) 1560s, clasp, interlock, variant of CLENCH (Cf. clench). The sense of settle decisively is first recorded 1716, from the notion of clinching the point of a nail to keep it fast. Boxing sense is from 1860. Related: Clinched; clinching. The… … Etymology dictionary
clinch — ► VERB 1) conclusively settle (a contract or contest). 2) (of two people) grapple at close quarters. 3) come together in an embrace. 4) secure (a nail or rivet) by driving the point sideways when it has penetrated. ► NOUN 1) a struggle or scuffle … English terms dictionary
clinch|er — «KLIHN chuhr», noun. 1. Informal. an argument, statement, or action that is decisive. 2. a) a tool for clinching nails, bolts, etc. b) a nail or bolt used for clinching. 3. a person or thing that clinches. 4. = clincher tire. (Cf. ↑clincher tire) … Useful english dictionary
clinch — clinchingly, adv. /klinch/, v.t. 1. to settle (a matter) decisively: After they clinched the deal they went out to celebrate. 2. to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point: He drove the nails through the… … Universalium
clinch — [[t]klɪntʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to settle (a matter) decisively 2) bui a) to secure (a nail, screw, etc.) in position by beating down the protruding point b) bui to fasten (objects) together by nails, screws, etc., secured in this manner 3) spo to… … From formal English to slang