clincher

clinch·er

noun \ˈklin-chər\

Definition of CLINCHER

: one that clinches: as a : a decisive fact, argument, act, or remark <the expense was the clincher that persuaded us to give up the enterprise> b : a tire with flanged beads fitting into the wheel rim

Examples of CLINCHER

1. <the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there>

First Known Use of CLINCHER

1703

Related to CLINCHER

Synonyms: capper, coup de grâce (or coup de grace), crusher, topper, ace in the hole

Related Words: confutation, deathblow, knockout; determinant, factor

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Rhymes with CLINCHER

flincher, lyncher, pincer, pincher, wincher