Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

count-out

noun

/ˈkaʊnt aʊt/

Definition

A count-out occurs in a wrestling match when a wrestler is outside the ring and fails to return before the referee counts to ten.

Examples

The referee issued a count-out when he saw the wrestler take too long to get back into the ring.
If both wrestlers are counted out, the match is considered a draw.

Meaning

The term refers to a situation in professional wrestling where a wrestler can be disqualified from a match if they do not re-enter the ring in a specified time frame, typically ten seconds.