Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fastener | Yes | No | No | No |
clinch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fastener (noun) | clinch (noun) |
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restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place | (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily |
a person who fastens or makes fast | 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 |
fastener (verb) | clinch (verb) |
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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 |