noun
clincher
Clincher (noun) means a fact, event, or argument that settles something once and for all. Example: “His alibi was the clincher that got the case dismissed.”
noun
1
A fact, event, or argument that settles something once and for all.
"His alibi was the clincher that got the case dismissed."
2
A type of bicycle tyre with a bead that hooks onto the wheel rim.
"Most road bikes use clincher tyres rather than tubulars."
How to use clincher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe final, decisive point that settles an argument or decision.
Common pairings
the real clincher
a clincher argument
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Word forms
- Plural
- clinchers
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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.
