Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "clinch" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Clinch County clinch-built unclinch

Etymologically Related To

clench

Context

boxing nautical vessel

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bosom clutch determine embrace embrace embracement embracing evasive action fasten fastener fastening fix fixing hold holdfast holding device hug maneuver manoeuvre noose prehend running noose secure seize settle slip noose square off square up squeeze take hold take hold of

Type Of (IsA)

fastener maneuver noose

Manner Of

embrace fasten hold settle

Part Of

bolt nail rivet

Related Terms

clench clinch nut clincher

Related Terms

anchor bend breeching certain clasp clench clinch nut clincher embrace fasten fastening finalize grapple grasp grip hammer hitch interlock nail permanently pun ringbolt securely take take title title

Synonym Network

clamp clasp clench hug

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.