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clinch in French

clinch in French is attache, fixation, clinch — clinch means to settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.

clinch in French

attache
noun
Any of several fastenings.
fixation
noun
Any of several fastenings.
clinch
noun
(wrestling, combat sports) The act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
agrafer
verb
To clasp; to interlock.

What does "clinch" mean?

  1. verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
    "The last-minute goal clinched the championship for the home team."
  2. verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
    "The exhausted boxer clinched his opponent to buy a few seconds of rest."
  3. noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.
    "The referee had to break up the clinch in round three."
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clinch in a sentence

  • The last-minute goal clinched the championship for the home team.
  • They clinched the deal with a handshake.
  • The exhausted boxer clinched his opponent to buy a few seconds of rest.
  • The referee had to break up the clinch in round three.

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What is "clinch" in French?

"clinch" in French is attache, fixation, clinch. clinch means: To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.

How do you use "clinch" in a sentence?

Example: "The last-minute goal clinched the championship for the home team." In French, "clinch" is attache, fixation, clinch.

Are there other ways to say "clinch" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "clinch": attache, fixation, clinch, agrafer.

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