clinch
To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
To clasp; to interlock.
To fasten securely or permanently.
To make certain; to finalize.
To hold firmly; to clench
To set closely together; to close tightly.
To hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to avoid being hit while resting momentarily
To secure a spot (e.g., at the divisional championship) before the end of regular season play by having an insurmountable lead.
To embrace passionately.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing