[f. CLINCH v. + -ING1.] The action of the verb CLINCH in various senses. Cf. CLENCHING.
1631. Brathwait, Whimzies, Ep. Ded. 8. Clinchings likewise were held nimble flashes.
a. 1714. Ellwood, Autobiog., 22. Like the clinching of a Nail.
1871. Farrar, Witn. Hist., ii. 65, note. The indignant and horrified clinching of all controversy.
