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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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But after much disagreement, the replacement officials mistakenly awarded Seattle a touchdown—and the victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was named team MVP his senior year and finished his college career with nine interceptions and 40 pass deflections, as well as one punt return for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times

McCarthy, who went 6-4 last year but had more interceptions than touchdown passes.

From Los Angeles Times

Two years later, on “Life Round Here,” he repeats, “Everything feels like touchdown on a rainy day.”

From Los Angeles Times

He finished last season with 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times