outside clinch vs clinch

clinch vs outside clinch

outside clinch and clinch both are nouns.

outside clinch is not a verb while clinch is a verb.

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

As nouns, clinch is a hypernym of outside clinch; that is, clinch is a word with a broader meaning than outside clinch:

outside clinch: a clinch with the end of the line outside the loop
clinch: a small slip noose made with seizing

Other hypernyms of outside clinch include clench.

outside clinch (noun)	clinch (noun)
a clinch with the end of the line outside the loop	(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
	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

outside clinch (verb)	clinch (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 outside clinch and clinch

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