cinching

verb

  1. To put a cinch on

    "cinch a horse"

  2. To fasten (something, such as a belt or strap) tightly

    "He cinched his belt tight."

  3. To make certain assure

    "the goal that cinched the victory"

  4. To tighten the cinch

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