[f. CLINCH v. + -ING1.] The action of the verb CLINCH in various senses. Cf. CLENCHING.

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1631.  Brathwait, Whimzies, Ep. Ded. 8. Clinchings likewise were held nimble flashes.

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a. 1714.  Ellwood, Autobiog., 22. Like the clinching of a Nail.

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1871.  Farrar, Witn. Hist., ii. 65, note. The indignant and horrified clinching of all controversy.

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