stopping power

Noun

uncountable particle

The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.

Japanese Meaning

武器（特に火器など）が対象を迅速に無力化、または行動不能にする能力。 / 対象に対して瞬時に停止効果をもたらす武器の効力。

Many hunters prefer rifles with greater stopping power for taking down large game quickly.

多くの狩猟者は、大型の獲物を迅速に無力化する能力が高いライフルを好む。

Sense（1）

The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target.

Sense（2）

The Victoria's Secret ad's racy image generated strong stopping power ratings.

Sense（3）

(particle physics) The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes.