clinch

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее крепкий, плотный захват или хватку, часто используемое в боксе или борьбе для описания положения, когда соперники сцеплены друг с другом, или в более широком смысле — решающее или окончательное действие.esSustantivo que designa un agarre firme y cerrado, usado especialmente en boxeo o lucha para referirse a la posición en que los rivales quedan trabados entre sí, o, en sentido más amplio, una acción decisiva o conclusiva.frNom désignant une prise ferme et serrée, souvent en boxe ou en lutte pour décrire la position où les adversaires sont accrochés l'un à l'autre, ou plus largement une action décisive ou finale.deSubstantiv, das einen festen, engen Griff oder ein Umklammern bezeichnet, häufig im Boxen oder Ringen für die Position, in der die Gegner ineinander verkeilt sind, oder allgemeiner für eine entscheidende oder abschließende Handlung.ptSubstantivo que designa um agarramento firme e apertado, usado frequentemente no boxe ou na luta para descrever a posição em que os oponentes ficam entrelaçados, ou, em sentido mais amplo, uma ação decisiva ou final.zh名词，指紧紧抱住或锁住对方的动作或姿势，常见于拳击或摔跤中双方缠抱在一起的状态；也泛指决定性的、最终的一击或了结性动作。arاسم 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.

1. Decisive action B2 informal

   An action or event that finally settles or decides something.

   • 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.

   ruРешающее действиеesacción decisivafrAction décisivedeentscheidende AktionptAção decisivazh决定性行动arالحسم

   Synonymes: clincherdeterminant

2. Boxing hold B2 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruКлинчesClinch (boxeo)frClinch (boxe)deKlinchptClinchzh搂抱arالالتزام في الملاكمة

   Synonymes: clutchembracegrappleholdtie-up

• clinches plural form
• clinches' possessive plural form
• clinch's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по окончательному урегулированию или подтверждению чего-либо, или закреплению победы или соглашения.esVerbo que significa asegurar o confirmar definitivamente algo, como un acuerdo, una victoria o un resultado, o sellar una decisión de manera concluyente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler définitivement ou de confirmer quelque chose, ou de sceller une victoire ou un accord.deVerb, das die endgültige Klärung, Bestätigung oder Besiegelung einer Sache bezeichnet, etwa eines Abkommens, eines Sieges oder eines Ergebnisses.ptVerbo usado para indicar a conclusão definitiva, confirmação ou fechamento de algo, como um acordo, negócio ou vitória, ou para garantir e assegurar um resultado.zh动词，指最终敲定或确认某事（如协议、交易），或锁定胜局、确保胜利。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إتمام أمر أو تسويته بشكل نهائي وحاسم، أو تثبيت الفوز أو الاتفاق وتأكيده.

1. Settle or finalize B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрепитьesCerrar, concretarfrConclure (un accord, une affaire)deBesiegelnptFecharzh敲定arإبرام

   Synonymes: cementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. Fasten or secure B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрепитьesSujetar firmementefrFixer solidementdeBefestigenptFixarzh紧固arتثبيت بإحكام

   Synonymes: anchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   Antonymes: loosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightly B1 informal

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

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

   ruОбнимать крепкоesAbrazar fuertementefrÉtreindredeFest umarmenptAbraçar com forçazh紧紧拥抱arيُعانِق بقوة

   Synonymes: claspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   Antonymes: freelet goloosenreleaseunhand

• clinched past participle
• clinched past simple
• clinching present participle
• clinches third person singular