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secure vs clinch

clinch vs secure

secure is not a noun while clinch is a noun.

secure is an adjective but clinch is not an adjective.

secure and clinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
secure No Yes Yes No
clinch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clinch is a hyponym of secure; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than secure:
  • secure: cause to be firmly attached
  • clinch: flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
secure (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
secure (adjective) clinch (adjective)
free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
free from danger or risk
not likely to fail or give way
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
financially safe
secure (verb) clinch (verb)
make certain of settle conclusively
cause to be firmly attached flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
furnish with battens hold in a tight grasp
get by special effort embrace amorously
assure payment of hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
Difference between secure and clinch

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