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shootout

/ˈʃuːtaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does shootout mean?

noun

A contest or competition, especially in a sport, in which the outcome is decided by a sudden and decisive action, such as a goal or a shot.

Example

"The hockey team won the shootout in the final minutes of the game."

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