cinch

/ˈsɪntʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a secure or certain outcome, especially one that is easily achieved

“This contract is a cinch; we have the upper hand.”

2. noun

a device, especially a knot or a loop, used to secure something

“The cinch on the rope kept the load in place.”

3. verb

to secure or fasten something with a cinch

“Cinch the rope tightly to prevent it from coming undone.”

Synonyms

  • certainty
  • gimmick
  • surety
  • trick

Antonyms

  • hindrance
  • impediment
  • obstacle