clincher

• Substantiv, das ein entscheidendes Argument, einen ausschlaggebenden Fakt oder eine abschließende Bemerkung bezeichnet, die eine Frage endgültig klärt, oder ein Werkzeug, das zum Festziehen oder Vernieten von Nägeln, Bolzen oder Nieten dient.

A noun referring to a decisive argument, fact, or remark that settles a matter conclusively, or a tool used to secure nails, bolts, or rivets.

1. Conclusive argumentB2formal

   An argument or piece of evidence that decisively settles a matter or proves a point beyond doubt.

   entscheidendes Argument

   • Her testimony was the clincher in the court case.
   • The final piece of data was the clincher for the scientific theory.
   • His brilliant closing statement served as the clincher for the debate.

   Synonymedecisive factordetermining factorlast wordsettler

2. Decisive factorB2informal

   A point, fact, or remark that finally resolves a discussion or decision.

   Ausschlaggebender Faktor

   • The low price was the clincher that made me buy the car.
   • Her enthusiasm was the clincher for hiring her.
   • The stunning view was the clincher for choosing that vacation spot.

   Synonymedecisive factordeterminant

3. Fastening toolC1formal

   A tool used to secure nails, bolts, or rivets by bending or flattening their ends.

   Werkzeug zum Befestigen

   • The carpenter used a clincher to fasten the metal sheets.
   • A clincher is essential for securing rivets in heavy machinery.
   • He reached for the clincher to finish the assembly.