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clinch vs inside clinch

inside clinch vs clinch

clinch and inside clinch both are nouns.

clinch is a verb but inside clinch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clinch Yes No Yes No
inside clinch Yes No No No
As nouns, inside clinch is a hyponym of clinch; that is, inside clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clinch:
  • clinch: a small slip noose made with seizing
  • inside clinch: a clinch with the end of the line inside the loop
Other hyponyms of clinch include double clinch, outside clinch.
clinch (noun) inside clinch (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily a clinch with the end of the line inside the loop
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) inside clinch (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 inside clinch

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