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Final whistle

//ˌfaɪnl̩ wɪsl̩// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The blow of the whistle by the referee or other adjudicator signifying the end of a match.

    "Before the next [tennis] game begins, the players in each court change partners: and the same routine is followed until the time agreed upon has elapsed, when the final whistle is sounded, scores are added up, and prizes awarded."

Etymology

From final (adjective) + whistle.

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