maneuver vs clinch

clinch vs maneuver

maneuver and clinch both are nouns.

maneuver and clinch both are verbs.

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

As nouns, clinch is a hyponym of maneuver; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than maneuver:

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

Other hyponyms of maneuver include airplane maneuver, flight maneuver, straight-arm.

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

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

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