clinch
/klɪntʃ/
Any of several fastenings.
The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast; a grip or grasp.
to get a good clinch of an antagonist, or of a weapon
A pun.
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.
A passionate embrace.
In combat sports, the act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.