Meaning of the word cinch in English
What does cinch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cinch
US /sɪntʃ/
UK /sɪntʃ/
Noun
1.
an extremely easy task
Example:
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Learning to ride a bike was a cinch for him.
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The exam was a cinch; I finished it in half the time.
2.
a strap or band that holds a saddle or pack on a horse or other animal
Example:
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He tightened the cinch around the horse's belly.
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Make sure the cinch is secure before you ride.
Verb
1.
to fasten (a saddle or pack) on a horse or other animal with a cinch
Example:
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He carefully cinched the saddle onto the horse.
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Make sure to cinch the pack tightly so it doesn't shift.
2.
to make something certain or secure
Example:
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This new contract will cinch the deal for us.
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His strong performance will cinch his spot on the team.
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