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

Then again, Walker Buehler wasn’t part of the Dodgers’ plans for their World Series clincher last year.

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They might as well use him as a closer, and they might as well use him in a World Series clincher, either in Game 6 or 7.

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In the past three games — the clincher against the Phillies and the two here against the Brewers — the Dodgers have not even trailed for a full inning.

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He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.

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He had six hits in the two games, including three doubles and three RBIs in the series clincher Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.

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