pinfall

British

/ ˈpɪnˌfɔːl /

noun

wrestling another name for fall

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On this occasion, it was James who prevailed, retaining her title in a contest that had the crowd on its feet as she scored the decisive pinfall.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2023

Big E hit a spear through the ropes, followed by a Big Ending for the pinfall win.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021

Cena last wrestled on an episode of “Monday Night Raw” in January, taking a pinfall loss to Finn Bálor in a four-way match that also featured Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin.

From Fox News • Nov. 13, 2019

Mr. Guenther’s first PBA victory was in the 1965 Oxnard Open in California, and he set the eight-game pinfall record of 2,022 and the 16-game record of 3,830 on his way to victory.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2018

"Unveil the statue, Delrose," whispered Lord Rivers; for society was watching and listening with itching ears for more, and a pinfall could have been heard.

From A Heart-Song of To-day by Savigny, Annie Gregg

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