cucurbitaceous
- a of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
clinched
- v secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
The girder was clinched into the wall - v hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
- v hold in a tight grasp
- v embrace amorously
- v flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
the nails were clinched - v settle conclusively
- s closed or squeezed together tightly
his clenched (or clinched) teeth
cleft
- n a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
- n a long narrow opening
- v separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
- v make by cutting into
- v come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
- s having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib