clinch vs maneuver

maneuver vs clinch

clinch and maneuver both are nouns.

clinch and maneuver both are verbs.

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

As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of clinch; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than clinch:

clinch: (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
maneuver: an action aimed at evading an opponent

Other hypernyms of clinch include evasive action, manoeuvre.

clinch (noun)	maneuver (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily	a move made to gain a tactical end
a tight or amorous embrace	an action aimed at evading an opponent
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet	a military training exercise
a small slip noose made with seizing	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together	a plan for attaining a particular goal

clinch (verb)	maneuver (verb)
settle conclusively	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts	act in order to achieve a certain goal
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 maneuver

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