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noose vs clinch

clinch vs noose

noose and clinch both are nouns.

noose and clinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
noose Yes No Yes No
clinch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clinch is a hyponym of noose; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than noose:
  • noose: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
  • clinch: a small slip noose made with seizing
Other hyponyms of noose include clench.
noose (noun) clinch (noun)
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose (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
noose (verb) clinch (verb)
secure with a noose settle conclusively
make a noose in or of 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
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