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clincher

/klɪŋtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does clincher mean?

noun

A decisive or conclusive argument or point; a final or clinching piece of evidence. A bicycle tire with a built-in pump.

Example

"The lawyer's clincher was the eyewitness testimony that sealed the defendant's conviction."

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