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The definition of a cinch is something that is very easy to do, or that is a sure thing.

(noun)

Very simple math problems are an example of something that would be described as a cinch.
When someone is sure to win a prize, this is an example of a time when he is a cinch to win.

To cinch is to firmly fasten or get a tight grip on something.

(verb)

When you tie the belt on your robe to close your robe, this is an example of a time when you cinch your belt.
When you tie down a saddle on a horse, this is an example of a time when you cinch down the saddle.

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See cinch in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

a saddle or pack girth
Informal a firm grip
Slang a thing easy to do or sure to happen

Origin: 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

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

See cinch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A girth for a pack or saddle.
A firm grip.
Something easy to accomplish. See Synonyms at breeze¹.
A sure thing; a certainty.

verb cinched, cinch·ing, cinch·es

verb, transitive

To put a saddle girth on.
To get a tight grip on.
Informal To make certain; secure or guarantee: cinch a victory.

verb, intransitive

To tighten a saddle girth. Often used with up.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish cincha

Origin: , feminine of cincho, belt

Origin: , from Latin cīnctus

Origin: , from

Origin: past participle of cingere, to gird; see kenk- in Indo-European roots

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