Lexic.us

Definition of Cinch

1. Verb. Tie a cinch around. "Cinch horses"

2. Noun. Any undertaking that is easy to do. "Marketing this product will be no picnic"

3. Verb. Make sure of.

4. Noun. Stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place.

5. Verb. Get a grip on; get mastery of.

6. Noun. A form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps.

Definition of Cinch

1. n. A strong saddle girth, as of canvas.

2. v. t. To put a cinch upon; to girth tightly.

3. v. i. To perform the action of cinching; to tighten the cinch; -- often with up.

4. n. A variety of auction pitch in which a draw to improve the hand is added, and the five of trumps (called right pedro) and the five of the same color (called left pedro, and ranking between the five and the four of trumps) each count five on the score. Fifty-one points make a game. Called also double pedro and high five.

5. v. t. In the game of cinch, to protect (a trick) by playing a higher trump than the five.

Definition of Cinch

1. Noun. A simple saddle girth used in Mexico. ¹

2. Noun. (informal) Something that is very easy to do. ¹

3. Noun. (informal) A firm hold. ¹

4. Verb. To bring to certain conclusion. ¹

5. Verb. To tighten down. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cinch

1. to girth [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: girth

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cinch

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