Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cabecada

noun
/ˌkæbeɪˈkɑːdə/
Definition
A headbutt or blow delivered with the head.
Examples
  • The player scored a goal with a powerful cabecada during the match.
  • In a moment of frustration, he delivered a cabecada to his opponent.
  • She used a cabecada to push her way through the crowd.
Meaning
The act of striking someone with one’s forehead, often used in sports like soccer to gain possession of the ball or in self-defense.
Synonyms
  • Headbutt
  • Forehead strike
  • Head strike