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clinch vs slip noose

slip noose vs clinch

clinch and slip noose both are nouns.

clinch is a verb but slip noose is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clinch Yes No Yes No
slip noose Yes No No No
As nouns, slip noose is a hypernym of clinch; that is, slip noose is a word with a broader meaning than clinch:
  • clinch: a small slip noose made with seizing
  • slip noose: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
Other hypernyms of clinch include noose, running noose.
clinch (noun) slip noose (noun)
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
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) slip noose (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 slip noose

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