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.

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