noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which clinches; that which makes something final or firm; a decisive factor.

   "The clincher was that we couldn't wait any longer to leave, or it would get dark."

2. 2
   a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets wordnet
3. 3
   A tyre with a bead around the edge to attach to the rim of the wheel when inflated.
4. 4
   a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively wordnet
5. 5
   an argument that is conclusive wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

conclusive argumentcoup de gracecrusherdeath strokedeathblowdecisive factor

Example

More examples

"The clincher was that we couldn't wait any longer to leave, or it would get dark."

Etymology

From clinch + -er.

Related phrases

clincher-builtclincher-work

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