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clinch vs press

press vs clinch

clinch and press both are nouns.

clinch and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clinch Yes No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As nouns, press is a hyponym of clinch; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clinch:
  • clinch: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
  • press: clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Other hyponyms of clinch include bench clamp, C-clamp, cramp, pipe clamp, pipe vise.
clinch (noun) press (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a tight or amorous embrace a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a small slip noose made with seizing a machine used for printing
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
clinch (verb) press (verb)
settle conclusively force or impel in an indicated direction
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) ask for or request earnestly
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts lift weights
hold in a tight grasp exert pressure or force to or upon
embrace amorously place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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