cinch
|cinch|
B2
/sɪntʃ/
easy task or secure tightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cinch' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'cincha,' where 'cincha' meant 'girth or belt.'
Historical Evolution
'cincha' transformed into the English word 'cinch' and eventually became the modern English word 'cinch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'girth or belt,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'easy task' and 'to secure tightly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thing that is very easy to do.
The exam was a cinch for her.
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Noun 2
a strap that holds a saddle on a horse.
He tightened the cinch before riding.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42