cinch
cinch Lexical Profile
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• noun
An extremely easy task, or something that is certain to happen (informal).
"With her extensive background in accounting, passing the certification exam was a cinch."
North American A strong strap or girth fastened around the belly of a horse or pack animal to keep a saddle or load in place.
"The rancher checked the leather cinch twice before mounting his horse for the trail ride."
• verb
To secure or draw tight with or as if with a strap, belt, or drawstring; to fasten a saddle girth around an animal.
"She cinched the belt of her trench coat tightly against the autumn wind."
To make certain of or ensure (a victory, deal, or outcome) (informal).
"That final three-point shot cinched the championship for the home team."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Mexican Spanish cincha ('saddle girth'), which comes from Latin cingula ('girdle, belt'), derived from cingere ('to gird, encircle'). The informal sense of an easy task or certainty developed from the idea of having a saddle securely fastened.