final whistles
Match conclusion signals
Final whistles is the plural of final whistle, the signal that ends a match in sports like soccer, rugby, or basketball.
The referee's whistle marks the official conclusion of play: The final whistle blew with the score still tied.
Figuratively, a final whistle can mark any decisive ending: The merger's collapse was the final whistle for the struggling company.
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- endFinal portion or cessation
- crowdLarge public gathering
- pitch invasionSpectators entering playing area
- victoryDefeating an opponent
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final whistleskickoffs
Opening plays launching action
tip-offs · first pitch · opening bell · starting gun · tip-off
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