checkmate

/ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/

checkmate

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Definition

Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

Etymology

From Middle English chekmat, from Old French eschec mat, from Arabic شَاه مَاتَ (šāh māta), from Classical Persian شاه مات (šāh māt, “the king [is] amazed”).