Clinch - English meaning

noun

A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.

Usage examples:

He reached through the hole in the door and slid the bolt on the inside.

verb

Fasten (a door or window) with a bar that slides into a socket.

Usage examples:

All the doors were locked and bolted

verb

(of a horse or other animal) run away suddenly, typically from fear.

Usage examples:

The horses shied and bolted

phrasal verb

Be successful; achieve a goal

phrasal verb

To succeed in doing something difficult

Usage examples:

Terry brought off the presentation without a hitch.

phrasal verb

To succeed in doing something difficult

Usage examples:

It was an important event, and she's managed to bring it off brilliantly.

phrasal verb

Refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

adjective

Used to describe a piece of clothing that fastens with a row of buttons up the front

Usage examples:

The server uniform was dark denim jeans, a button-up shirt with any striped pattern, and a pair of …

noun

A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.

Usage examples:

I have fixed the motor to the table with two clamps

verb

Fasten (something) in place with a clamp.

Usage examples:

The sander is clamped on to the edge of a workbench

noun

A heap of potatoes or other root vegetables stored under straw or earth.

Usage examples:

There is also a theory about making a potato clamp to keep them in over the winter.

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

Another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).

adjective

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Usage examples:

A complete list of courses offered by the university

verb

Finish making or doing.

Usage examples:

He completed his phd in 1993

verb

Having all necessary qualities

verb

Bring or come to an end.

Usage examples:

They conclude their study with these words

verb

To cause something to end, or to end

Usage examples:

[ t ] she concluded her remarks by thanking her supporters., [ i ] i’d like to conclude with a song…

verb

To have a particular opinion about something after thinking carefully about it

Usage examples:

Conclude that analysts concluded that borrowing costs were at or very near their peak., the study c…

verb

Establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case).

Usage examples:

If these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire

verb

To make an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed

Usage examples:

The hotel has confirmed our reservation., [ + that clause ] seventy people have confirmed that they…

verb

To make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing

Usage examples:

Confirm that so far ten people have confirmed that they will be attending the meeting., when initia…

verb

Close or do up securely.

Usage examples:

The tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons

verb

To make or become firmly attached or closed

Usage examples:

[ i ] this skirt fastens at the back., [ t ] fasten your seatbelt.

verb

To (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed

Usage examples:

Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened., this shirt fastens at the back.

verb

Complete or agree on a finished and definitive version of.

Usage examples:

Efforts intensified to finalize plans for post-war reconstruction

verb

To make a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc.

Usage examples:

Details of the deal are being finalized.

verb

To stop making changes to a plan, date, agreement, etc. and make a final decision about it

Usage examples:

Although details are still being finalized, the deal is expected to go through next month., finaliz…

verb

Fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position.

Usage examples:

They had candles fixed to their helmets

noun

A difficult or awkward situation from which it is hard to extricate oneself; a predicament.

Usage examples:

How on earth did you get into such a fix?

verb

Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

verb

Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

Usage examples:

Passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack

noun

An act of grappling.

Usage examples:

Over 40 separate maneuvers are available to the hulk via his combat system, which consists of a num…

verb

Work hard to come to terms with or deal with something

noun

The outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.

Usage examples:

Buglike, and reminding me of dragonfly wings were two long pinions, and just under them were two mo…

verb

Restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs.

Usage examples:

He was pinioned to the ground

noun

A small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel.

Usage examples:

It is used for railroad frogs, for steel mill coupling housings, pinions, spindles, and for dipper …

idiom

Pull or pull out sharply

phrasal verb

Succeed in achieving or winning something difficult.

Usage examples:

He pulled off a brilliant first round win

phrasal verb

(of a vehicle) move to the side of or off the road.

Usage examples:

There is no place to pull off in case of an accident

verb

To arrive somewhere

Usage examples:

The storm continues to move west and is expected to reach the east coast of florida tomorrow., the …

verb

To get to a particular high or higher level

Usage examples:

Profits are expected to reach $11.2 billion in the hotel industry next year., reach a record/an all…

noun

A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Usage examples:

A rectangular plate containing an iron rivet

verb

Join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets.

Usage examples:

The linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear

noun

A metal pin used to fasten together flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather

Usage examples:

Her performance riveted the audience.

noun

A device or substance that is used to join two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart or to prevent anything from passing between them.

Usage examples:

Attach a draught seal to the door itself

verb

Fasten or close securely.

Usage examples:

He folded it, sealed the envelope, and walked to the postbox

noun

A fish-eating aquatic mammal with a streamlined body and feet developed as flippers, that returns to land to breed or rest.

Usage examples:

Others suggest that marine species were derived at least twice, with one lineage leading to the sea…

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Usage examples:

Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure

verb

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

Usage examples:

Pins secure the handle to the main body

adjective

Free from risk and the threat of change for the worse

Usage examples:

A secure job, people want to feel secure economically., the museum has a large endowment, so its fu…

idiom

To make the result of something certain

Usage examples:

The meeting set the seal on the negotiations.

verb

Resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Usage examples:

The unions have settled their year-long dispute with hollywood producers

noun

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Usage examples:

She read to her brother, who sat on the settle opposite her

verb

To get or to become comfortable

Usage examples:

[ t ] campbell settled herself in front of a blazing fire., [ i ] he settled back in his chair and …

phrase

If two people shake (hands) on something, they make an agreement by briefly joining hands and moving them slightly up and down

Usage examples:

It seems that we have a deal, so let's shake (hands) on it., she agreed to buy the company for £6.5…

noun

Material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.

Usage examples:

Unwieldy packs tied up with string

verb

Short for stringboard.

noun

A thin length of cord

Usage examples:

[ u ] a piece of string, guitar strings are made from steel or nylon., violins, cellos, and double …

verb

Conduct or carry out (business).

Usage examples:

Traders transact business in the public exchange

verb

To do business, to buy or sell things

Usage examples:

You can transact business electronically., it was the biggest real estate transaction in the city’s…

verb

To make and complete a purchase (= occasion when you buy something) or a sale

Usage examples:

The company transacts business in various foreign countries., some 40% of its foreign-exchange deal…

idiom

Arrange or fold as a cover or protection

phrasal verb

Cover or enclose something in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

She sat and wrapped up presents for her three children

phrasal verb

Put on warm clothes.

Usage examples:

Wrap up warm, it's getting very chilly

verb

Take part in a fight, either as sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground.

Usage examples:

He wrestled with the intruder before being knocked unconscious

noun

A wrestling bout or contest.

Usage examples:

A wrestle to the death

verb

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat