final whistle

== English == === Etymology === From final (adjective) +‎ whistle. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌfaɪnl̩ wɪsl̩/, /-ʍɪsl̩/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfaɪn(ə)l wɪs(ə)l/, /-ʍɪs(ə)l/ Rhymes: -ɪsəl Hyphenation: fi‧nal whist‧le === Noun === final whistle (plural final whistles) (sports) The blow of the whistle by the referee or other adjudicator signifying the end of a match. Antonym: starting whistle Coordinate terms: checkered flag, chequered flag ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== green flag starter pistol, starting gun, starting pistol === Further reading === “the final whistle, n.”, in Collins English Dictionary.