head the ball; make final ascent
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to head the ball (in soccer/football); to score with a header
neutralA specialized soccer term describing an attacking play where a player jumps to strike the ball with their head, often aiming to score a goal.
He scored a spectacular goal with a header from a corner kick.
The striker was interfered with by an opposing defender while attempting a header.
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This goal is a classic header.
verb
to make the final push to the summit (in mountaineering); to ascend with great effort
neutralDescribes the crucial, often strenuous final phase of a mountain climb where climbers push towards the peak. Can be used metaphorically for striving to achieve a major goal.
After seven hours of arduous trekking, they finally began their final push to the summit at noon.
The summit push is the most dangerous and mentally challenging stage.
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The project has reached the critical moment for the final push to completion.