catenaccio
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See also: Catenaccio
Englisch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Italian catenaccio, literally "bolt (for a door)".
Nomen
[edit]catenaccio (uncountable)
- (soccer) A system of defensive play focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities.
Translations
[edit]system of defensive play
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See also
[edit]Italian
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From catena (“chain, bond”) + -accio, or from Late Latin catēnāceum, from Latin catēna.
Pronunciation
[edit]Nomen
[edit]catenaccio m (plural catenacci)
- a bolt (for a door)
- (soccer) a system of play in which defence/defense is strengthened so much that little attacking play is possible
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- Italian 4-syllable words
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- Rhymes:Italian/attʃo
- Rhymes:Italian/attʃo/4 syllables
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