Are you trying to hyphenate clinch? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily |
| 2. |
A small slip noose made with seizing |
| 3. |
The flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet |
| 4. |
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together |
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A tight or amorous embrace Come here and give me a big hug |
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Secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts The girder was clinched into the wall |
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Hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches |
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Hold in a tight grasp Clench a steering wheel |
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Embrace amorously |
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Flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) The nails were clinched |
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Settle conclusively Clinch a deal |