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Definition of touchdown - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsTECH. US six-point score in football when ball is in end zoneTECH. US
- He celebrated after scoring a touchdown.
2.
aviation landingTECH. moment aircraft or spacecraft first contacts ground during landingTECH.
- The plane's touchdown was smooth and on time.
3.
rugby tryTECH. UK try in rugby by grounding ball in opposing in-goalTECH. UK
- He scored a touchdown to win the match.
4.
weatherTECH. US moment tornado makes contact with the groundTECH. US
- The tornado's touchdown caused significant damage.
Images of touchdown
moment tornado makes contact with the ground
Expressions with touchdown
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point in American football after a touchdown
The team scored a point after touchdown.
achieve a significant success or goal
She managed to score a touchdown with her new project.
pass resulting in a touchdown score
The quarterback threw a perfect touchdown pass.
dance done after scoring in football
He did a touchdown dance after scoring the winning point.
Origin of touchdown
Touch (to make contact) + down (to the ground)
Terms with touchdown included in their meaning
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touchdown
the act of an aeroplane touching down on the ground
aviation
last part of a landing before touchdown
acr: point after touchdown
extra point scored after a touchdown
football
interception returned for a touchdown
abr: touchdown
score made by carrying the ball into the end zone
aviation
forceful aircraft touchdown causing potential damage
sports
touchdown scoring six points in Canadian football
aviation
phase of landing after touchdown before slowing to taxi speed
aviation procedure
aircraft touchdown guided by cockpit readings, not outside sight
football
kick for extra point after a touchdown
American football
point scored after a touchdown by kicking or advancing
football
point scored after a touchdown by kicking
american football
score a touchdown by running the ball into the end zone
abr: touchdown zone
part of a runway where planes land safely
sports
point in American football after a touchdown
sports
achieve a touchdown in American football
American football
pass resulting in a touchdown score
Examples of touchdown in a sentence
Fans cheered wildly for each touchdown scored. The spacecraft's touchdown was broadcast live. Touchdown was achieved despite the harsh weather. The team celebrated after the crucial touchdown. His touchdown in the final minutes was unforgettable. The news reported a touchdown near the city outskirts.
Residents were warned minutes before the touchdown occurred.
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- French:touchdown, atterrissage, ...
- German:Touchdown, Landung, ...
- Italian:touchdown, contatto con il suolo, ...
- Spanish:touchdown, aterrizaje, ...
- Portuguese:touchdown, toque no solo, ...
- Chinese:达阵, 着陆, ...
- Japanese:タッチダウン, トライ, ...
- Arabic:هُدُف, لَحْظَة الهُبُوط, ...
- Hebrew:טָאצ׳ְדַּאוּן, מַגַּע קַרְקָע, ...
- Russian:тачдаун, посадка, ...
- Ukrainian:тачдаун, посадка, ...
- Hindi:टचडाउन, भूमिस्पर्श, ...
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