2syllables
clinches
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clinches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, clinches is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofclinches
1verb
- To clasp; to interlock.
- To make certain; to finalize.
Example: "I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me."
- To fasten securely or permanently.
- To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
- To embrace passionately.
- To hold firmly; to clench.
- To set closely together; to close tightly.
Example: "to clinch the teeth or the fist"
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