cinch
cinch
Definition
☆ cinch (sinc̸h)
noun
- a saddle or pack girth
- Informal a firm grip
- 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
- to fasten (a saddle) on (a horse, burro, etc.) with a cinch
- to bind firmly
- Slang
- to get a firm hold on
- to make sure of
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Synonyms
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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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