clinch-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: obtain or achieve conclusively

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] CLINCH NP2[goal]

Examples:
The Ferrari driver clinched the championship by a single point.
Atmel has clinched the deal - now the race is on.
I clinched the truck series championship back in 2003.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: clinch.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 5

Sense Number 2: hold or embrace in a tight grip

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] CLINCH NP2[patient[concrete]]

Examples:
She clinched her husband in a big hug upon his arrival.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3, 4

Sense Number 3: (secure by) flattening the ends of nails

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent[concrete]] CLINCH NP2[patient[concrete]] (WITH NP3[instrument])

Examples:
The repairman clinched the cabinet to the wall with nails.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6