clinch

Meanings

1. 1
   noun Any of several fastenings.
2. 2
   noun The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp.
3. 3
   noun A pun.
4. 4
   noun 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. 5
   noun A passionate embrace.
6. 6
   noun In combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
7. 7
   verb To clasp; to interlock.
8. 8
   verb To make certain; to finalize.
9. 9
   verb To fasten securely or permanently.
10. 10
    verb To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
11. 11
    verb To embrace passionately.
12. 12
    verb To hold firmly; to clench.
13. 13
    verb To set closely together; to close tightly.