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What Is The Definition Of Touchdown In Football?
1. This refers to when a team crosses the goal line of the opposition’s end zone, resulting in six points. A team can score a touchdown by carrying the ball in the end zone, catching a pass in the end zone or by recovering a turnover in the end zone.
Examples Of How Touchdown Is Used In Commentary
1. With the team down 27-21, the Packers are going to need a touchdown and the extra point to win the game.
2. The cornerback gets a pick six to end the half. If they get the extra point, the score will then be 7-0.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Football
Abbreviated As:
1. TD