clinch vs C-clamp

C-clamp vs clinch

clinch and C-clamp both are nouns.

clinch is a verb but C-clamp is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clinch	Yes	No	Yes	No
C-clamp	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, C-clamp is a hyponym of clinch; that is, C-clamp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clinch:

clinch: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
C-clamp: a clamp in the shape of the letter C

Other hyponyms of clinch include bench clamp, cramp, pipe clamp, pipe vise, press.

clinch (noun)	C-clamp (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily	a clamp in the shape of the letter C
a tight or amorous embrace
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
a small slip noose made with seizing
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

clinch (verb)	C-clamp (verb)
settle conclusively
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
hold in a tight grasp
embrace amorously
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches

Difference between clinch and C-clamp

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