TAKEDOWN

Takedown

In martial arts and combat sports, a takedown is a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top. The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as shooting for a takedown, or simply shooting. Takedowns are usually distinguished from throws by the forward motion and target of advancement ; the terms are used interchangeably for techniques. Takedowns are featured in all forms of wrestling and stand-up grappling.

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Take Down

Take Down is a 1979 sports film released by Buena Vista Distribution Company about an unqualified teacher who finds himself saddled with coaching duties after a small group of high school seniors form a wrestling team in a last-ditch effort to end a 9-year losing streak against a rival school.

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take down

Verb

to take down

  1. To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed.
    He took down the picture and replaced it with the framed photograph.
  2. To remove something from a hanging position.
    We need to take down the curtains to be cleaned.
  3. To write a note. Usually to record something that is said.
    If you have a pen, you can take down my phone number.
  4. To remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding.
    When everything else is packed, we can take down the tent.
  5. To lower an item of clothing without removing it.
    The doctor asked me to take down my trousers.


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