clincher

• Substantivo que designa um argumento, fato ou comentário decisivo que resolve definitivamente uma questão, ou uma ferramenta usada para fixar pregos, parafusos ou rebites.

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.

   Argumento decisivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecisive factordetermining factorlast wordsettler

2. Decisive factorB2informal

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

   Fator decisivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecisive factordeterminant

3. Fastening toolC1formal

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

   Ferramenta de fixação

   • 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.