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clinch
  1. Any of several fastenings.
  2. The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp.
  3. (obsolete) A pun.
  4. (nautical) A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts.
  5. A passionate embrace.
  6. In combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
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  8. Examples:
    1. “He had her in a clinch, and bent his head to kiss her.”
      “The rapid beat of her foot on the carpet, the firm clinch of her hands, the compressed lip and suppressed breath, told in unmistakable language with what spirit she listened.”
clincher
  1. That which clinches; that which makes something final or firm.
  2. (cycling) A tyre with a bead around the edge to attach to the rim of the wheel when inflated.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “What follows is one of the most famous shots in golf history and almost certainly the tournament clincher.”
      “We've seen it, we've smelt it, we understand it and it was the clincher in the end.”
      “The clincher came December 20 when Michelena, the sport's living legend, announced he was retiring.”
clinchers
  1. plural of clincher
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The special profile of Campagnolo®'s wheels is suited for both traditional and tubeless clinchers.”
      “Tires with wire beads are called clinchers, though the proper technical name is wired-on or hook-bead.”
      “Comfort, smoothness and safety are the distinguishing features of this solution compared to traditional clinchers.”
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