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clincher

/ˈklɪn.tʃər/

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noun

/ˈklɪn.tʃər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее решающий аргумент, факт или замечание, которое окончательно разрешает вопрос, или инструмент, используемый для закрепления гвоздей, болтов или заклёпок.

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.

    ruРешающий аргумент

    • 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.

    Synonymsdecisive factordetermining factorlast wordsettler

  2. Decisive factorB2informal

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

    ruРешающий фактор

    • 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.

    Synonymsdecisive factordeterminant

  3. Fastening toolC1formal

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

    ruИнструмент для крепления

    • 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.
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