unclinchedadj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnˈklɪn(t)ʃt/,

/(ˌ)ʌŋˈklɪn(t)ʃt/, U.S.

/ˌənˈklɪn(t)ʃt/

Forms: see un- prefix¹ and clinched adj.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, clinched adj.

Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + clinched adj. Compare earlier unclinch v.

Not tightly closed or secured; (of a nail, bolt, etc.) that has not had the point bent over or flattened to secure it. Also of an argument, deal, etc.: not settled conclusively; not confirmed.

ΚΠ

1696 T. Ellwood Answer G. Keith's Narr. 123 G. Keith's Matter is left unclinched.

?1788 S. Norman Authentic Anecd. George Lukins 42 He was by the fire side, with his hand unclinched.

1877 J. Morley Crit. Misc. 2nd Ser. 287 We may think the reasoning..halt of foot; we may discern arguments unclinched.

1914 Concrete-cement Age Feb. 58/1 Unclinched nails in blocks of wood lying about, upon which a workman might inadvertently step.

2004 Sunday Times (Nexis) 10 Oct. (Business section) 18 With the building well under way and the deal still unclinched, Fred is showing signs of desperation.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	unclinched
释义	unclinchedadj. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈklɪn(t)ʃt/, /(ˌ)ʌŋˈklɪn(t)ʃt/, U.S. /ˌənˈklɪn(t)ʃt/ Forms: see un- prefix¹ and clinched adj. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, clinched adj. Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + clinched adj. Compare earlier unclinch v. Not tightly closed or secured; (of a nail, bolt, etc.) that has not had the point bent over or flattened to secure it. Also of an argument, deal, etc.: not settled conclusively; not confirmed. ΚΠ 1696 T. Ellwood Answer G. Keith's Narr. 123 G. Keith's Matter is left unclinched. ?1788 S. Norman Authentic Anecd. George Lukins 42 He was by the fire side, with his hand unclinched. 1877 J. Morley Crit. Misc. 2nd Ser. 287 We may think the reasoning..halt of foot; we may discern arguments unclinched. 1914 Concrete-cement Age Feb. 58/1 Unclinched nails in blocks of wood lying about, upon which a workman might inadvertently step. 2004 Sunday Times (Nexis) 10 Oct. (Business section) 18 With the building well under way and the deal still unclinched, Fred is showing signs of desperation. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1696
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