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Takedown Definition & Meaning

takedown
noun
  1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points"
  2. a crushing remark

"Takedown" in song lyrics

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  • "There'll be no surrender, no retreat, no takedown"
    Low Profile — We're in This Together
  • "burnout 3 takedown"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nike takedown 111"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does takedown mean?
(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points" a crushing remark
What part of speech is takedown?
Takedown is a noun.
How many definitions does takedown have?
Takedown has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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