Meaning & use
Cinching
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Tightening something firmly by pulling a belt, strap, or band, or securing something decisively.
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She was cinching the saddle strap when the horse shifted suddenly.
That final goal ended up cinching the team's victory.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively, as in 'cinching a deal,' meaning to secure it firmly and finally.
Words with a similar meaning
tighteningsecuring
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Words with an opposite meaning
loosening
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