clinch
|clinch|
B2
/klɪntʃ/
secure or settle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clinch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clenchen,' where 'clench' meant 'to hold fast.'
Historical Evolution
'clenchen' transformed into the modern English word 'clinch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold fast,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to secure or settle a matter decisively.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41