touchdown

• Substantivo que designa, no futebol americano, a jogada em que um jogador com a bola cruza a linha de gol do adversário ou a recebe na end zone, valendo pontos; também se refere ao ato de uma aeronave tocar o solo, especialmente quando as rodas tocam a pista de pouso.

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.

   Touchdown

   • 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.

   Pouso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarrivallanding

   Antônimosliftofftakeoff