nail vs clinch

nail and clinch both are nouns.

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

nail (noun)	clinch (noun)
a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener	(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits	a tight or amorous embrace
a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard	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

nail (verb)	clinch (verb)
complete a pass	settle conclusively
attach something somewhere by means of nails	flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
take into custody	secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
hit with great force	hold in a tight grasp
locate exactly	embrace amorously
succeed at easily	hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
succeed in obtaining a position