This is the 4019th most frequent Swedish word.
nedsläpp
Face-off (in sports, especially hockey).
In this sentence, 'nedsläpp' is used in the context of ice hockey, referring to the dropping of the puck at the beginning of the game or play.
Domaren signalerade till nedsläpp för att starta matchen.
The referee signaled for the face-off to start the game.
Here, 'nedsläpp' again refers to the puck being dropped, emphasizing the activity shortly following it, capturing the atmosphere.
Efter nedsläpp kunde man känna spänningen i luften.
After the face-off, you could feel the tension in the air.
In this instance, 'nedsläppet' refers to the planned starting drop of the puck, highlighting anticipation.