catenaccio

See also: Catenaccio

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian catenaccio, literally "bolt (for a door)".

Noun

catenaccio (uncountable)

  1. (soccer) A system of defensive play focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities, typically using a libero.

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See also

Italian

Etymology

From catena (“chain, bond”) +‎ -accio, or from Late Latin catēnāceum, from Latin catēna.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.teˈnat.t͡ʃo/
  • Rhymes: -attʃo
  • Hyphenation: ca‧te‧nàc‧cio

Noun

catenaccio m (plural catenacci)

  1. a bolt (for a door)
  2. (soccer) a system of play in which defence/defense is strengthened so much that little attacking play is possible

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