evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre - an action aimed at evading an opponent

boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists

double clinch - a clinch with two loops

inside clinch - a clinch with the end of the line inside the loop

running noose, slip noose, noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

outside clinch - a clinch with the end of the line outside the loop

vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation

bolt - a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

fastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

rivet - heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together

embrace, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

clinch - flatten the ends (of nails and rivets); "the nails were clinched"

take hold, hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"

clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"

hug, bosom, embrace, squeeze - hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"

fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

clinch - secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts; "The girder was clinched into the wall"

square off, square up, settle, determine - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument"