chequered flag

Etymology

 * From the pattern found on the flag signalling the end of a race.
 * In motor racing, an official waves a black and white chequered flag to signify the end of the race, starting with waving at the leading vehicle.

Noun

 * 1)  A black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
 * 2)  A victory in a race.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 格子旗
 * Finnish: ruutulippu
 * French:
 * German: karierte Flagge
 * Japanese: チェッカーフラッグ
 * Russian: кле́тчатый флаг
 * Turkish: damalı bayrak