touchdown
US /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/
UK /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/
1.
touchdown
an act of scoring in American football by carrying or passing the ball into the end zone, or by recovering it there. It counts for six points.
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The wide receiver made an incredible catch for a touchdown.
O wide receiver fez uma recepção incrível para um touchdown.
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The team scored three touchdowns in the first half.
O time marcou três touchdowns no primeiro tempo.
2.
pouso, aterragem
the moment when an aircraft or spacecraft lands on the ground or another planet
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The pilot announced a smooth touchdown at the airport.
O piloto anunciou um pouso suave no aeroporto.
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NASA confirmed the successful touchdown of the rover on Mars.
A NASA confirmou o pouso bem-sucedido do rover em Marte.