greim — meaning in English

English meaning

• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
• stitch noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.

Senses

greim 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.
• stitch A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

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.

stitch — full definition

1. noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.
2. noun A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side of the body, often brought on by running.
3. verb To sew or join something using stitches.

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