clincher
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for clincher, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fact, event, or argument that settles something once and for all.
Synonyms
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How to use clincher
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Etymology
From clinch + -er — literally "the thing that clinches" a matter.
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What does “clincher” mean?
The word “clincher” means a fact, event, or argument that settles something once and for all. In plain terms, the final, decisive point that settles an argument or decision.
How do you use “clincher” in a sentence?
Here is “clincher” used in a sentence: “His alibi was the clincher that got the case dismissed.”
What part of speech is “clincher”?
“Clincher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “clincher” have?
“Clincher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fact, event, or argument that settles something once and for all.