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
clerical
- a of or relating to clerks
clerical work - a of or relating to the clergy
clerical collar - s appropriate for or engaged in office work
clerical skills
a clerical job
the clerical staff
clever
- s showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
too clever to be sound - s mentally quick and resourceful
you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker - s showing inventiveness and skill
a clever gadget