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prehend vs clinch

clinch vs prehend

prehend is not a noun while clinch is a noun.

prehend and clinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prehend No No Yes No
clinch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clinch is a hyponym of prehend; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prehend:
  • prehend: take into your hands deliberately
  • clinch: hold in a tight grasp
prehend (noun) clinch (noun)
(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
prehend (verb) clinch (verb)
take into your hands deliberately 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 prehend and clinch

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