clinch

• اسم يشير إلى مَسْك أو قبضة محكمة وثيقة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الملاكمة أو المصارعة لوصف وضع يتشابك فيه المتنافسان، أو بمعنى أوسع للدلالة على فعل حاسم أو نهائي.

A noun referring to a close, tight hold or grip, often used in boxing or wrestling to describe a position where opponents are locked together, or in a broader sense, a decisive or conclusive action.

1. Decisive actionB2informal

   An action or event that finally settles or decides something.

   الحسم

   • The last goal was the clinch that won the championship.
   • Her speech was the clinch that secured the deal.
   • The final test result was the clinch for the project approval.

   المرادفاتclincherdeterminant

2. Boxing holdB2formalsport

   A position in boxing where the fighters hold each other with their arms to avoid punches.

   الالتزام في الملاكمة

   • The referee broke up the clinch between the two boxers.
   • He used a clinch to tire out his opponent.
   • The fighter escaped from the clinch and landed a punch.

   المرادفاتclutchembracegrappleholdtie-up

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إتمام أمر أو تسويته بشكل نهائي وحاسم، أو تثبيت الفوز أو الاتفاق وتأكيده.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or confirming something decisively, or securing a victory or agreement.

1. B2formal

   To settle or finalize something, such as a deal, argument, or victory.

   إبرام

   • The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
   • They clinched the deal after weeks of negotiation.
   • Her testimony clinched the case for the prosecution.

   المرادفاتcementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. B2formal

   To fasten or secure something firmly, often with a nail, bolt, or clamp.

   تثبيت بإحكام

   • He clinched the rope to the dock.
   • The carpenter clinched the nail to hold the wood together.
   • She clinched the wire with a pair of pliers.

   المرادفاتanchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   الأضدادloosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightlyB1informal

   To hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially in a romantic or affectionate way.

   يُعانِق بقوة

   • They clinched passionately at the airport.
   • He clinched her close before saying goodbye.
   • The couple clinched on the dance floor.

   المرادفاتclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   الأضدادfreelet goloosenreleaseunhand