Definition of "cinched" [cinched]

• Simple past of cinch (verb)
• Past participle of cinch (verb)

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• "It is unquestionably true that, with great strength, the game will be won nine times out of ten with the No-trump declaration, but in every such case it is absolutely "cinched" by the Heart or Royal call."
• "The high-peaked wooden saddle tree was still "cinched" to the stiffening carcass."
• "He turned to see Umber staring back with his mouth cinched tight."