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noun • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily • a small slip noose made with seizing • the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet • a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together • a tight or amorous embrace verb • secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts • hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches • hold in a tight grasp • embrace amorously • flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) • settle conclusively | ||||||||
| 45% | 10 | Boxers who excel at close-quarters combat | ||||||
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| 41% | 11 | Shop that offers nail care, nail art, and nail extensions | ||||||
noun • a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work | ||||||||
A Passionate Embrace A Grapple By Boxers At Close Quarters The Fastening Of A Metal Nail By Bending Its Tip Back Or A Punpunning Retort Crossword Clue
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CLINCH which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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CLINCH
Updated: October 12, 2023
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