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noun
That which clinches; that which makes something final or firm; a decisive factor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A tyre with a bead around the edge to attach to the rim of the wheel when inflated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tool
noun
a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: decisive factor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: determinant, determiner, determinative, determining factor, causal factor
noun
an argument that is conclusive
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: determiner, determining factor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: argument, statement
History
Etymology tree English clinch Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English clincher From clinch + -er.
