Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-off
noun
/ˈʃuːt ɔːf/
Definition
A contest to determine the winner by shooting.
Examples
- In the final shoot-off, the two best marksmen competed for the championship title.
- The shoot-off event drew a large crowd, eager to see who would win after the tense preliminaries.
Meaning
A shoot-off is typically used in competitive shooting events where participants engage in a final round to break a tie or determine a champion.
Synonyms
- shootout
- competition
- contest
