Past tense of clinch

Forms of clinch

Clinched in a sentence

• I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me.
• But Adam Johnson's curling shot in stoppage time clinched the points.2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC Sport
• They clinched again, tumbled onto the grass, rough and tumbled, with first one and then the other on top, socking away.1932, James T. Farrell, Young Lonigan. From the entry rough and tumble
• He prevented Matt Hughes from taking him down, took Matt Serra down right away, and clinched BJ Penn till his arms were too tired to be effective.2009 June 17, Jay Bandu, “What It Takes to Be a Real Fighter Pt 3: Mental Aptitude”, in Bleacher Report. From the entry fight IQ
• The Russians clinched the victory when Vera Zvonareva rallied to defeat Vania King, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the first reverse singles match, giving her team a 3-0 lead.2008 April 28, Associated Press, “Russia Tops U.S. to Reach Fed Cup Final”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times…. From the entry Vania

Meaning of clinch

1. verb To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
2. verb To clasp; to interlock.
3. verb To fasten securely or permanently.

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Questions about the past tense of clinch

What is the past tense of clinch?

The past tense of clinch is clinched.

What is the past participle of clinch?

The past participle of clinch is clinched.

Is clinch a regular or irregular verb?

Clinch is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.