dot down

English

Verb

dot down (third-person singular simple present dots down, present participle dotting down, simple past and past participle dotted down)

  1. (rugby) To score a try
    Synonyms: touch down, cross, cross the line
    • 2019 November 3, Liam de Carme, “Boks, you beauties”, in Sunday Times‎[1], archived from the original on 16 October 2026:
      […] Makazole Mapimpi became the first Springbok try scorer in a RWC final when he dotted down in the 67th minute.
    • 2025 September 20, Mike Henson, “Kildunne stars as England see off France to make final”, in BBC Sport‎[2], archived from the original on 27 August 2026:
      France centre Nassira Konde crossed for her second try to close the gap, but Meg Jones ensured England had the final say as she latched on to replacement Holly Aitchison's kick to dot down.
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