clinching
suomi-englanti sanakirjaclinching englanniksi
(infl of)
That settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively.
(RQ:Hardy Under the Greenwood Tree)
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A clinch; a passionate embrace.
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A making certain or finalizing.
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The distortion of computer tape by wrinkling.
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