cinch

²cinch

verb

Definition of CINCH

transitive verb

1

a : to put a cinch on b : to fasten (as a belt or strap) tightly

2

: to make certain : assure <the goal that cinched the victory>

intransitive verb

: to tighten the cinch —often used with up

Examples of CINCH

1. The coat is cinched at the waist.
2. The rider cinched the saddle.
3. The candidate cinched the nomination by winning the major primary elections.
4. The home run cinched the victory.

First Known Use of CINCH

1866

Related to CINCH

Synonyms: assure, ensure, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure, secure

Related Words: attest, certify, vouch, warrant, witness; pledge, promise, swear

Near Antonyms: enfeeble, undermine, weaken

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