cinch

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an undertaking that is easy to accomplish, a band around a horse's belly that secures a saddle, or a card game where players bid for the right to name trumps.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать лёгкое дело, подпругу для седла лошади или карточную игру, где игроки торгуются за право назвать козырь.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar algo muy fácil de hacer, la cincha de una silla de montar para caballos, o un juego de cartas en el que los jugadores pujan por el derecho a nombrar el triunfo.frNom anglais désignant une chose très facile à faire, la sangle de ventre d'une selle de cheval, ou encore un jeu de cartes où les joueurs enchérissent pour choisir l'atout.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: kann eine einfache Sache oder ein Kinderspiel bezeichnen, den Sattelgurt eines Pferdes oder ein Kartenspiel, bei dem die Spieler um das Recht bieten, den Trumpf zu bestimmen.ptSubstantivo com vários significados: pode indicar algo muito fácil, feito sem esforço; também se refere à cincha, a correia que prende a sela no cavalo; ou ainda a um jogo de cartas em que os jogadores disputam o direito de declarar o trunfo.zh多义词：可指轻而易举的事、马鞍的肚带，或一种牌戏，玩家竞相叫牌以争取指定王牌的权利。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على أمر سهل يسير، أو حزام يُشد به سرج الفرس، أو لعبة ورق يتنافس فيها اللاعبون على حق تسمية الورقة الرابحة.

1. Easy task B2 informal american

   Something that is very simple or straightforward to accomplish.

   • The exam was a cinch; I finished in twenty minutes.
   • Don't worry about the repair—it's a cinch.
   • For an experienced chef, this recipe is a cinch.

   ruЛегкое делоespan comidofrJeu d'enfant / FormalitédeLeichte AufgabeptTarefa fácilzh容易的事arأمر سهل

   Synonyms: breezecakewalkduck souppicnicpiece of cakepushoversnapwalkover

   Antonyms: burdenchallengehardshipordealstruggle

2. Saddle strap C1 formal

   A band or strap that goes around a horse's belly to secure the saddle in place.

   • He tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
   • The leather cinch was worn from years of use.
   • A loose cinch can cause the saddle to slip.

   ruПодпругаesCinchafrSangle de selledeSattelgurtptCinchazh肚带arحزام السرج

   Synonyms: girth

3. Card game C2 formal american

   A card game similar to all fours, where players bid for the right to name the trump suit.

   • They played a round of cinch after dinner.
   • In cinch, the highest bidder chooses the trump suit.
   • Cinch requires both luck and strategic bidding.

   ruКарточная играesCinch (juego de cartas)frCinch (jeu de cartes)deKartenspielptJogo de cartaszh纸牌游戏arلعبة ورقية

   Synonyms: high-five

• cinches plural form
• cinches' possessive plural form
• cinch's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of securing something firmly, or to make something certain or guaranteed.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по надежному закреплению чего-либо или для придания чему-либо уверенности или гарантии.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de asegurar algo firmemente o para dar certeza o garantía a algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer solidement quelque chose, ou pour rendre quelque chose sûr, certain ou garanti.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas sicher zu befestigen oder festzuziehen, oder umgangssprachlich, etwas sicherzustellen bzw. zu garantieren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de firmar ou prender algo com segurança, ou de tornar algo certo ou garantido.zh动词，表示牢固地固定或系紧某物，或表示确保、保证某事得以实现。arفعل يدل على إحكام ربط شيء أو تثبيته بإحكام، وعلى ضمان أمر أو تأكيده وجعله مضمونًا.

1. Secure with a strap B2 formal

   To fasten or tighten a girth or strap around an animal, especially a horse.

   • He cinched the saddle tightly before the ride.
   • The cowboy cinched the horse's girth securely.
   • She learned how to cinch a pack on a mule.

   ruЗатянуть ремнёмesAjustar la cinchafrSanglerdeMit einem Riemen festziehenptApertar a cinchazh用带子勒紧arشدّ الحزام

   Synonyms: fastengirthsecurestraptighten

   Antonyms: loosenreleaseslackenunbuckleunfastenuntie

2. Make certain or guarantee B2 informal american

   To ensure something will happen or be successful.

   • Her excellent performance cinched her promotion.
   • The last goal cinched the victory for the team.
   • A good interview cinched the job offer.

   ruОбеспечитьesasegurar/garantizarfrrendre certain, garantirdeSicherstellenptGarantirzh确保arضمان حدوث الشيء

   Synonyms: assureclinchensureguaranteesealsecure

3. Gain control or mastery C1 informal american

   To get a firm hold or understanding of something.

   • He finally cinched the complex concept after hours of study.
   • The team cinched the championship with a final win.
   • She cinched the deal with a firm handshake.

   ruОвладетьesDominar o controlarfrMaîtriser, dominerdeBeherrschenptDominarzh掌握arالسيطرة والإتقان

   Synonyms: clinchcommandcontrolgraspmastersecure

• cinched past participle
• cinched past simple
• cinching present participle
• cinches third person singular