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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

clinch

/klɪntʃ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does clinch mean?

verb, noun

To secure or fix something firmly in place, or to gain a decisive advantage in a competition or argument. A clinch is also a close or decisive blow in boxing.

Example

"The boxer landed a clinch that left his opponent stunned."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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