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géagáil — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.

Senses

géagáil is used for these senses in English:

  • clinch (wrestling, combat sports) The act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.

clinch — full definition

  1. verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
  2. verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
  3. noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.

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