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(tāk′do̵un′)

noun

the act or process of taking down, esp. of disassembling mechanically
the act of bringing an opponent in an amateur wrestling match to the mat from a standing position, a maneuver for which points are awarded
Informal humiliation

adjective

made to be easily taken apart: a takedown firearm

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adjective

Having the capability of being taken down or apart: a takedown rifle; a takedown scaffold.

noun

a. An article or apparatus that can be taken down or apart.
b. The mechanism that allows an article or apparatus to be easily taken down.
Sports A move or maneuver in wrestling or the martial arts in which a standing opponent is forced to the floor.
Informal
a. The act of humiliating a person.
b. An instance of such humiliation: She gave you quite a takedown.

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