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That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like.

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  1. n. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like.
  2. n. A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites.
  3. 1. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like. [Slang, U.S.] 2. (Angling) A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. [U. S.]
  4. A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, bymeans of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. [U. S.]
  5. n. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like. n. A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites.