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Words with a similar base: clinch

[clinch.n.01] as in: (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily

[clinch.n.02] as in: a small slip noose made with seizing

[clinch.n.03] as in: the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet

[clamp.n.01] as in: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

[hug.n.01] as in: a tight or amorous embrace

[clinch.v.01] as in: secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

[clinch.v.02] as in: hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

[clench.v.01] as in: hold in a tight grasp

[clinch.v.04] as in: embrace amorously

[clinch.v.05] as in: flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)

[clinch.v.06] as in: settle conclusively

Examples:
clinch a deal