Definition of takedown
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the action or an act of taking down
2
: something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction
takedown
adjectiveDefinition of takedown (Entry 2 of 3)
: constructed so as to be readily taken apart
a takedown rifle
take down
verb
took down; taken down; taking down; takes down
Definition of take down (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to lower without removing
took down his pants
2a
: to pull to pieces
take down a building
b
: disassemble
take a rifle down
3
: to lower the spirit or vanity of
4a
: to write down
took down some notes
b
: to record by mechanical means
: to become seized or attacked especially by illness
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The first known use of takedown was in the 14th century
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