Scrabble & Words with friends points
- clinch is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
- clinch is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
- clinch is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16
Definition of clinch
- a small slip noose made with seizing (noun)
Synonyms
- clench
- a tight or amorous embrace (noun)
Synonyms
- hug
- squeeze
- a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun)
Synonyms
- clamp
- hold in a tight grasp (verb)
Synonyms
- clench
- (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily (noun)
- embrace amorously (verb)
- flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) (verb)
Examples
- the nails were clinched
- hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches (verb)
- secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts (verb)
Examples
- The girder was clinched into the wall
- settle conclusively (verb)
Examples
- clinch a deal
- the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet (noun)
See definition of clinch in Merriam Webster