Clinch
Verb
Definition: To settle or secure conclusively.
Definition: To grip firmly and tightly.
Synonyms: Conclude, Secure, Finalize, Settle
Antonyms: Relinquish, Abandon
Examples:
- They clinched the deal with a handshake.
- The wrestler clinched his opponent tightly.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "clenching" your fists to secure or settle something.
- A handshake can be a symbol of a conclusive settlement.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'clinchyn', from Old English 'clencan', of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse 'klenja'.
Historical Usage:The word clinch has been used since Middle English, deriving from Old English and Old Norse.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Nail in the coffin"
Explanation:Used to refer to a final event that leads to the end or failure of something.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "clinch" with "clench".
Explanation:While "clinch" involves securing or settling something conclusively, "clench" refers to gripping or holding tightly.