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double clinch

double clinch

7.5
A knot made with two loops to hold a fishing line and hook tightly
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The double clinch is very strong.

Examples

  • Many anglers prefer the double clinch when fishing for larger species.

  • For added strength, use a double clinch instead of a single knot.

  • The fisherman demonstrated how to tie a double clinch to secure the hook.

  • He used a double clinch knot.

  • The fisherman used a double clinch knot to secure the hook to the line for a stronger hold.

  • For added security, she tied a double clinch to ensure that her fishing lure wouldn't come loose.

  • He demonstrated how to tie a double clinch knot, explaining that it creates two loops for better fastening.

Synonyms

loop knot
vsdouble clinch
1 5.3

A fixed ring in a rope that does not slip or change size

uses two loops to make the fastening more secure
bowline knot
vsdouble clinch
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A way of tying a rope to make a fixed loop that will not slip or jam

forms two loops for greater security rather than a single end loop
clinch
vsdouble clinch
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A bent nail end or knot that holds things together

is specifically a knot fastening that uses two loops for extra security

Surface Forms

double clinch singular
double clinches plural

Morphology

double + clinch

The meaning is directly compositional: 'double' (twofold) modifies 'clinch' (a knot or fastening), so a 'double clinch' naturally denotes a clinch with two loops/turns for greater security. This follows a regular adjective + noun compounding pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The noun double clinch comes from a knot picture: double means two and clinch is a tight knot, so you make two loops to hold the line and make it stronger. That's why it means 'a clinch knot with two loops' used to make a secure hold.