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touchdown

noun

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Meaning

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A score in American football or rugby, achieved by carrying the ball into the opponent's end zone.

Example Sentence

A player scores a touchdown by crossing the opponent's goal line with the ball, earning their team six points.

Usage Note

Used in American football and rugby to describe the primary way of scoring points by getting the ball into the opponent's end zone.

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