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单词 clincher
释义

clincher

noun

clinch·​er ˈklin-chər How to pronounce clincher (audio)
: one that clinches: such 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

Synonyms

  • capper
  • coup de grâce
  • coup de grace
  • crusher
  • topper
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Example Sentences

the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

clincher

noun

as in factor
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • factor
  • capper
  • topper
  • crusher
  • determinant
  • coup de grâce
  • coup de grace
  • ace in the hole
  • deathblow
  • knockout
  • confutation
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