takedown
22
5.6
- noun
- /ˈteɪkˌdaʊn/
- Specialized
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derribo
- Uh, let's work on some takedown defense.
- scores a takedown
- single-leg takedown
- takedown move
Didn't score, but it was the most aggressive takedown of that last period.
- Didn't score, but it was the most aggressive takedown of that last period.
- You know, like here is a telling sign for me to during the fight when Olivera got that first takedown.
- So we go face to face and I just shot a takedown and I grabbed him, got him down and I'm on top of him and I showed him mercy.
Examples
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From the opening bell, Bocek was desperate for a takedown, but dos Anjos stuffed shot after shot.
Blog text (8) -
A double leg takedown by Kerr.
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We're about one minute from a major takedown here.
Fiction book (1997) -
Big switch and a takedown by Martinez!
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Barbosa's gonna be looking for a takedown.
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Didn't score, but it was the most aggressive takedown of that last period.
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The pair returned to their feet briefly, but St-Pierre scored yet another takedown to close the round strong.
Blog text (8) -
St-Pierre was able to get a takedown and kept Condit down for the remainder of the fight.
Blog text (11) -
I'm sure he's practicing his takedowns right now.
Fiction book (1997) -
The wrestler executed a perfect takedown, bringing his opponent to the mat effortlessly.
Synonyms
9
5.5
A hit that makes an opponent fall to the ground in boxing
2
8.9
A wrestling move that lifts and throws an opponent backward onto the mat
Antonyms
How Effective
- Specialized
22
5.6
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Takedown comes from take + down, which literally means 'to bring down'. In wrestling a takedown is moving an opponent from standing to the mat, which is why a good takedown scores points.