touchdown

//ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn//
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Visual representation of touchdown

Noun

touchdownSingular
touchdownsPlural
1

A scoring play in American football worth six points, achieved when a player carries the ball into or catches it in the opposing team's end zone.

The quarterback threw a perfect pass for a touchdown.

2

The moment when an aircraft or spacecraft lands and makes contact with the ground.

The plane made a smooth touchdown on the runway.

Antonym

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