clinch

verb

1. Clench
2. To turn over or flatten the protruding pointed end of (a driven nail)
3. To fasten in this way
4. To make final or irrefutable settle

   "that clinched the argument"

5. To assure the winning of

   "scored a touchdown to clinch the game"

6. To hold an opponent (as in boxing) at close quarters with one or both arms
7. To hold fast or firmly

noun

1. A fastening by means of a clinched nail, rivet, or bolt
2. Pun
3. An act or instance of clinching in boxing
4. Embrace

geographical name

1. River about 300 miles (480 kilometers) long in southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee flowing southwest into the Tennessee River