clincher

[ klin-cher ]

noun

1. a person or thing that clinches.
2. a statement, argument, fact, situation, or the like, that is decisive or conclusive:

   The heat was the clincher that made us decide to leave the city.

3. a nail, screw, etc., for clinching.
4. Automotive. a clincher tire.

clincher

/ ˈklɪntʃə /

noun

1. informal.
   something decisive, such as a fact, score, etc
2. a person or thing that clinches

Word History and Origins

Origin of clincher¹

1485–95; variant of Middle English clencher ( clench + -er ¹ )

Example Sentences

It was the fitting end to a fitting clincher, with a once-doubted piece of the roster sealing a once-unlikely World Series title.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers blew out the Yankees 9-2 in the Game 6 clincher in New York, but their fifth World Series title in franchise history came with a dose of drama.

From Los Angeles Times

The current Dodgers needed seven just to get through the Game 6 clincher against the Mets.

From Los Angeles Times

In what was the Dodgers’ first postseason series clincher in front of a home crowd since 2013, a raucous 53,183 fans were given reasons to cheer from the start.

From Los Angeles Times

But the company of Southgate – no punk fan, but curious and keen to break the monotony of their tournament base - was the clincher.

From BBC