catenaccio en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian catenaccio, literally "bolt (for a door)".
Meanings
- (uncountable) A system of defensive play focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities, typically using a libero.
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Translations (4)
pl catenaccio (system of defensive play) · it catenaccio (system of defensive play) · ru катена́ччо (system of defensive play) · de Catenaccio (system of defensive play)