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How to pronounce “clinch”

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Pronunciation guide for clinch

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of clinch with real speech in context.
Available examples: 6 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Superfuel: Thorium, The Green Energy Source for the FutureThat was the Clinch River Project, which some of you may recall.
Definition summary: To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed. [from 1560s]

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Superfuel: Thorium, The Green Energy Source for the Future

That was the Clinch River Project, which some of you may recall.

[Verb]
To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed. [from 1560s]
To clasp; to interlock.
To fasten securely or permanently.
To make certain; to finalize. [from 1716]
To hold firmly; to clench
To set closely together; to close tightly.
To hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to avoid being hit while resting momentarily [1860s]
To secure a spot (e.g., at the divisional championship) before the end of regular season play by having an insurmountable lead.
To embrace passionately.
[Noun]
Any of several fastenings.
The act of bending and hammering the point of a nail so it cannot be removed.
The act or process of holding fast; that which serves to hold fast.
(obsolete) A pun.
(nautical) 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.
(wrestling, combat sports) The act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
(slang, archaic) A prison sentence.