клинч — meaning in English

English meaning

• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
• deadlock noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.

Senses

клинч 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.
• deadlock A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.

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.

deadlock — full definition

1. noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
2. verb To bring negotiations, a process, or a system to a complete standstill.

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