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cinch Definition

cinch (sinc̸h)

noun

  1. a saddle or pack girth
  2. Informal a firm grip
  3. Slang a thing easy to do or sure to happen

Etymology: MexSp < Sp cincha < L cingulum, a girdle < cingere, to surround, encircle < IE base *kenk-, to gird, encircle > Sans káñcate, (he) binds, Gr kakala, walls

transitive verb

  1. to fasten (a saddle) on (a horse, burro, etc.) with a cinch
  2. to bind firmly
  3. Slang
    1. to get a firm hold on
    2. to make sure of

cinch* Synonyms

cinch*

n.

cinch Usage Examples

Followed by a transitive particle

  • down: The back flap incorporates a venting system, which is easily adjustable by cinching down an elasticated draw-cord.

Object

  • strap: Cinch strap on the back of wrist seals in body heat.
  • waist: A slick of gunk on your lips just doesn't look right with a pencil skirt or a cinched waist.
  • belt: Next, I cinch the belt that secures the pack at my waist.
  • dress: Navy blue stripe trim around the hem and sleeves, with matching navy knitted tie belt at the waist to cinch the dress in.
  • deal: That cinched the deal - I registered for the workshop.
  • bowl: Dinner is served and carried in the same cinch top bowl.

Converse of object

  • mean: Plenty of people means a cinch been stepping up.

Preposition: at

  • waist: The feeling of luxury also extended to the plum-coloured fur jackets paired with cigarette pants or with pleated dresses, cinched at the waist.

Infinitive complement

  • install: WordPress 1.5: Just like earlier versions, an absolute cinch to install and use.

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