clinch vs hold

clinch and hold both are nouns.

clinch and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clinch	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of clinch; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than clinch:

clinch: hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold: have or hold in one's hands or grip

clinch (noun)	hold (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily	the act of grasping
a tight or amorous embrace	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet	a cell in a jail or prison
a small slip noose made with seizing	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together	a stronghold
	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
	time during which some action is awaited

clinch (verb)	hold (verb)
settle conclusively	keep from exhaling or expelling
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts	hold the attention of
hold in a tight grasp	assert or affirm
embrace amorously	remain committed to
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches	declare to be
	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	be in accord; be in agreement
	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

clinch vs hold

clinch and hold both are nouns.

clinch and hold both are verbs.

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