| clinch | (verb) settle conclusively | - |
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| (verb) flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) | - |
| (verb) secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts | - |
| (verb) hold in a tight grasp | Synonyms: clench |
| (verb) embrace amorously | - |
| (verb) hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches | - |
| cling | (verb) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | Synonyms: adhere, cleave, cohere, stick |
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| (verb) hold on tightly or tenaciously | Synonyms: hang |
| (verb) to remain emotionally or intellectually attached | - |
| clink | (verb) make or emit a high sound | Synonyms: chink, tink, tinkle |
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| (verb) make a high sound typical of glass | - |
| clinker | (verb) turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning | - |
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| (verb) clear out the cinders and clinker from | - |