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/
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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.