What is the meaning of the word "clinch"?
Definitions:
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to flatten the ends of nails and rivets
verb
- They clinched the nails to secure the floorboards.
- They clinched the nails to secure the floorboards.
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to secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts verb
- The girder was clinched into the wall.
- The girder was clinched into the wall.
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to settle conclusively verb
- They clinched the deal.
- They clinched the deal.