n. 25B6; verb
he clinched the deal : SECURE, settle, conclude, close, pull off, bring off, complete, confirm, seal, finalize; informal sew up, wrap up.
these findings clinched the matter : SETTLE, decide, determine; resolve; informal sort out.
they clinched the title : WIN, secure; be victorious, come first, triumph, prevail.
they clinch every nail : SECURE, fasten, fix, pinion.
the boxers clinched : GRAPPLE, wrestle, struggle, scuffle.
lose.
25B6; noun a passionate clinch : EMBRACE, hug, cuddle, squeeze, hold, clasp.