| Sockdolager 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. Thesaurus Entries KO, clincher, conclusive argument, crusher, death stroke, deathblow, end-all, ender, final stroke, finisher, finishing stroke, floorer, kayo, kayo punch, knockdown argument, knockout, knockout blow, last dab, quietus, settler, stopper |