Finishing move: meaning, definitions and examples

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finishing move

 

[ ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ muːv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in video games

A finishing move is a special, powerful attack that can be performed at the end of a fight to defeat an opponent. It is often used to add excitement and drama to the gameplay.

Synonyms

coup de grâce, final blow, ultimate attack

Examples of usage

  • The warrior executed a finishing move, decimating the final boss with a single strike.
  • After a long battle, the player unleashed a finishing move to secure victory.
Context #2 | Noun

in wrestling

In wrestling, a finishing move is a signature move that a wrestler uses to end a match and defeat their opponent. It is often a visually impressive or impactful maneuver.

Synonyms

climax maneuver, end move, signature move

Examples of usage

  • The wrestler lifted his opponent into the air and slammed him down with his finishing move.
  • She countered her opponent's attack and followed up with her own finishing move.

Translations

Translations of the word "finishing move" in other languages:

🇵🇹 golpe final

🇮🇳 अंतिम चाल

🇩🇪 Finishing Move

🇮🇩 gerakan penyelesaian

🇺🇦 завершальний рух

🇵🇱 końcowy ruch

🇯🇵 フィニッシングムーブ

🇫🇷 coup de grâce

🇪🇸 movimiento final

🇹🇷 bitirici hamle

🇰🇷 마무리 기술

🇸🇦 الضربة القاضية

🇨🇿 konečný tah

🇸🇰 končiaci ťah

🇨🇳 终结技

🇸🇮 zaključni udarec

🇮🇸 lokahreyfing

🇰🇿 қорытынды қимыл

🇬🇪 დამამთავრებელი მოძრაობა

🇦🇿 bitirici hərəkət

🇲🇽 movimiento final

Word origin

The term 'finishing move' originated in the world of video games, specifically fighting games where players could execute powerful moves to finish off their opponents. Over time, it has been adopted in other contexts like wrestling to describe a decisive move that signals the end of a match. The concept of finishing moves adds excitement and suspense to competitive activities, making them popular among gamers, sports fans, and entertainment enthusiasts alike.