clincher
pronunciation
How to pronounce clincher in British English:
UK [ˈklɪntʃə(r)]
How to pronounce clincher in American English:
US [ˈklɪntʃɚ]
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- Noun:
- an argument that is conclusive
- a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
- a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets
Word Origin
- clincher (n.)
- early 14c., "person or thing that clinches" (i.e., secures nails by bending down or riveting the pointed end), late 15c. as a class of shipyard worker; agent noun from clinch (v.). As a type of nail, from 1735; as a conclusive statement, argument, etc., 1737.
Example
- 1. But the clincher is the face .
- 2. Support your clincher , it may actually contradict it .
- 3. Arguably , it would be the last question that would act as the clincher .
- 4. Theory is the grey market clincher .
- 5. Can tag the clincher of edible date .