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      clinch
      noun
      a tight or amorous embrace
      a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
      the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
      a small slip noose made with seizing
      (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
      verb
      settle conclusively
      flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
      embrace amorously
      hold in a tight grasp
      hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
      secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
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