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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSignature Move
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər muːv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A distinctive action or maneuver that is characteristic of a particular performer or athlete.
"The wrestler's signature move always gets the crowd excited." - 2
A specific technique or style that is closely associated with a person, often used to showcase their unique talent.
"Her signature move on the dance floor is a breathtaking spin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'signature move' combines 'signature', derived from the Latin 'signatura', meaning 'a mark or sign', and 'move', from Old French 'move', meaning 'to change position'. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century, particularly in sports and entertainment, to denote a distinctive action associated with a performer or athlete.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Signature Move" is said worldwide
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Mouvement signature
Transliteration: moo-vuh-mahn see-nyah-tur
"Son mouvement signature impressionne toujours le public."
Signaturbewegung
Transliteration: ziˈnaːtuːɐ̯bəˌveːɡʊŋ
"Seine Signaturbewegung begeistert die Zuschauer immer."
Movimento distintivo
Transliteration: mo-vi-men-to dis-tin-ti-vo
"Il suo movimento distintivo è sempre sorprendente."
Movimiento característico
Transliteration: mo-vi-mien-to ka-ra-te-ris-ti-co
"Su movimiento característico siempre impresiona al público."
Movimento assinatura
Transliteration: mo-vi-men-to a-si-na-tu-ra
"O movimento assinatura dele sempre encanta a audiência."
हस्ताक्षर चाल
Transliteration: hastaakshar chaal
"उसकी हस्ताक्षर चाल हमेशा दर्शकों को प्रभावित करती है।"
标志性动作
Transliteration: biāozhì xìng dòngzuò
"他的标志性动作总是让观众惊叹。"
시그니처 동작
Transliteration: sigunicheo dongjak
"그의 시그니처 동작은 항상 관객을 매료시킵니다."
サインムーブ
Transliteration: sain mūbu
"彼のサインムーブは常に観客を魅了します。"
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