clinches

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Is clinches a Scrabble word?

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noun (English)

1. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarilySynonyms: clinch

2. a small slip noose made with seizingSynonyms: clench, clinch

3. the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivetSynonyms: clinch

4. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly togetherSynonyms: clamp, clinch

5. a tight or amorous embraceExamples: "come here and give me a big hug"Synonyms: clinch, hug, squeeze

verb (English)

1. secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or boltsExamples: "The girder was clinched into the wall"Synonyms: clinch

2. hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punchesSynonyms: clinch

3. hold in a tight graspExamples: "clench a steering wheel"Synonyms: clench, clinch

4. embrace amorouslySynonyms: clinch

5. flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)Examples: "the nails were clinched"Synonyms: clinch

6. settle conclusivelyExamples: "clinch a deal"Synonyms: clinch

Definition source: Wiktionary

Scrabble

15 points

Words With Friends

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