
1) Assure victory 2) Boxing hold 3) Boxing maneuver 4) Boxing strategy 5) Boxing term 6) Embrace amorously 7) Evasive action 8) Exclusively Saxon word 9) Exclusively Anglo word 10) Flatten the ends 11) Hold in a tight grasp 12) Maneuver 13) Manoeuvre 14) Put on ice 15) Secure 16) Settle conclusively
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1) Clench 2) Ensure 3) Grasp 4) Hug 5) Ice 6) Nail 7) Nail down 8) Sewup
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A position where competitors try to control each other’s bodies by wrapping their arms around one another, fighting for good arm and hip position, frequently as a precursor to a takedown attempt. The clinch looks a bit like hugging, but is not affectionate.
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• (v. t.) To set closely together; to close tightly; as, to clinch the teeth or the first. • (v. i.) To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another. • (v. t.) To make conclusive; to confirm; to establish; as, to clinch an argument. • (n.) The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast;...
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[Verb] To settle a matter firmly, such as an argument or a business deal.
Example: It was a great relief when they were able finally to clinch the deal.
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A clinch is a last resort defensive technique. It's when one boxer holds onto the other to avoid being hit or muffle an opponent's attack.
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a standup grappling position, resulting from one or more fighters applying a clinch hold (i.e. bear hug, double underhooks, etc.). To advance position from a clinch hold, a fighter must pummel his opponent or break position and attempt to advance by striking or taking down his opponent.
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A clinch is a last resort defensive technique. It's when one boxer holds onto the other to avoid being hit or muffle an opponent's attack.
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Clinch (klĭnch)
noun 1. The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip; a grasp; a clamp; a holdfast; as, to get a good
clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon; to secure anything by a
clinch .
2. A pun.
Pope. 3. (Na...Found on
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Clinch (klĭnch; 224)
transitive verb [
imperfect & past participle Clinched ;
present participle & verbal noun Clinching .] [ Middle English
clenchen , prop. causative of
clink to cause to clink, to strike; confer Dut...
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Clinch intransitive verb To hold fast; to grasp something firmly; to seize or grasp one another.
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come to grips/settle conclusivelyÂ
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To clinch is to hold one?'s opponent in such a way that he cannot throw punches
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To hold an opponent's body with one or both arms to prevent or hinder punches.
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Clinch is slang for a lovers' embrace.
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A position where competitors try to control each other’s bodies by wrapping their arms around one another, fighting for good arm and hip position, frequently as a precursor to a takedown attempt. The clinch looks a bit like hugging, but is not affectionate.
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A clinch is a common maneuver when both opponents tie each other up in close quarters. This locked position can allow fighters to land shorter, more devastating blows and body shots, or attempt takedowns.
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A way to control an opponent by grabbing them. This can take the form of grabbing the opponent by the neck, as in a typical muay thai plum clinch, or in various wrestling clinches which can include holding the opponents arms or waist.
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noun a small slip noose made with seizing
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noun (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
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A clinch is a last resort defensive technique. It's when one boxer holds onto the other to avoid being hit or muffle an opponent's attack.
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The term used to describe the grappling position of fighters while they are standing. One or both fighters will use their arms in order to control their opponent. Both grappling and striking techniques may be utilized out of the clinch.
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lean on and hold one's opponent instead of fighting
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A position in which two fighters are face to face, usually with their arms and upper body locked. This can be used to slow action and/or to protect against strikes. A clinch can also be used for offensive purposes, throwing effective short punches and/or knees from this position.
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A term used to describe when two fighters grab onto or hold each other to prevent an exchange or to slow the action. One fighter may also use this tactic when he is hurt, to prevent absorbing additional punishment.
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