klɪntʃ v. & n. --v. 1 tr.
confirm or settle (an
argument,
bargain, etc.) conclusively. 2 intr.
Boxing & Wrestling (of participants)
become too closely
engaged. 3 intr. colloq.
embrace. 4 tr.
secure (a
nail or rivet) by driving
the point sideways when through. 5 tr. Naut.
fasten (a rope)
with a
particular half hitch. --n. 1 a a clinching
action. b a clinched
state. 2 colloq. an (esp. amorous) embrace. 3 Boxing & Wrestling an action or state in
which participants become too closely engaged. [16th-c. var. of CLENCH]