The difference between Clinch and Grasp
When used as nouns, clinch means any of several fastenings, whereas grasp means grip.
When used as verbs, clinch means to clasp, whereas grasp means to grip.
check bellow for the other definitions of Clinch and Grasp
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Clinch as a verb:
To clasp; to interlock.
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Clinch as a verb:
To make certain; to finalize.
Examples:
"I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me."
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Clinch as a verb:
To fasten securely or permanently.
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Clinch as a verb:
To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
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Clinch as a verb:
To embrace passionately.
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Clinch as a verb:
To hold firmly; to clench.
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Clinch as a verb:
To set closely together; to close tightly.
Examples:
"to clinch the teeth or the fist"
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Clinch as a noun:
Any of several fastenings.
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Clinch as a noun:
The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp.
Examples:
"to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon"
"to secure anything by a clinch"
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Clinch as a noun (obsolete):
A pun.
Examples:
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Clinch as a noun (nautical):
A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts.
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Clinch as a noun:
A passionate embrace.
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Clinch as a noun:
In combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
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Grasp as a verb:
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
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Grasp as a verb:
To understand.
Examples:
"I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."
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Grasp as a verb:
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
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Grasp as a noun (sometimes, figurative):
Grip.
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Grasp as a noun:
Understanding.
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Grasp as a noun:
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
Examples:
"The goal is within my grasp."