clinched

/klɪntʃt/
adjective
  1. Decided or settled in a final way.
    • A clinched agreement meant no more negotiations.
    • The championship was clinched after the final game.
    • With the deal clinched, they celebrated their success.
  2. Fastened or secured tightly.
    • The clinched bolts kept the shelf from wobbling.
    • The clinched rope held the tent firmly in the wind.
    • All the nails were clinched to prevent injury.
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