catenaccio
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catenaccio
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Borrowed from Italian catenaccio, literally "bolt (for a door)".
noun
- A system of defensive play focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities, typically using a libero.
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noun system of defensive play
| Deutsch | Catenaccio |
|---|---|
| Italiano | catenaccio |
| Русский | катена́ччо katenáččo |
Talk about this word "catenaccio." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/catenaccio. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. catenaccio. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/catenaccio "catenaccio." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/catenaccio.Cite this
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title = {catenaccio},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
