"hitstop" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Compound of hit + stop. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|hit|stop}} Compound of hit + stop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hitstop (uncountable)
  1. (animation) The technique of briefly pausing an animation when one character strikes another, typically done to make the hit feel more impactful. Tags: uncountable
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