touchdown

• Существительное, обозначающее взятие ворот в американском футболе, когда игрок с мячом пересекает линию ворот соперника, или акт приземления, особенно самолёта, когда колёса касаются взлётно-посадочной полосы.

A noun referring to a score in American football achieved by being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line, or the act of landing, especially of an airplane when the wheels touch the landing field.

1. Score in American footballB1formalamericansport

   A score worth six points achieved by being in possession of the ball and crossing the opponent's goal line.

   Тачдаун

   • The quarterback threw a pass for a touchdown in the final minute.
   • The team celebrated their third touchdown of the game.
   • Scoring a touchdown requires both skill and teamwork.

2. Aircraft landingB1formal

   The moment when an aircraft's wheels make contact with the ground during landing.

   Приземление

   • The pilot executed a smooth touchdown despite the strong crosswind.
   • Passengers applauded after the safe touchdown.
   • The touchdown was delayed due to heavy fog at the airport.

   Synonymsarrivallanding

   Antonymsliftofftakeoff