pinfall noun2 •A victorious maneuver in which both of an opponent's shoulders are held against the mat for a prescribed period of time.Cohen is best known for the confidence he displays on the wrestling mat, . . . stringing one move after another until he hears the referee's hand slap the mat to signal a pinfall. — 2005 •The number of pins toppled by a bowler or bowling team during a game, tournament, career, or some other measured period.Allison, a member of the Bowling Hall of Fame, recently moved into ninth place for career pinfall with more than 103,000. — 2007 formspinfalls
