Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-out
noun
/ˈʃuːt.aʊt/
Definition
A shoot-out is a situation in which two or more parties fire guns at each other, often used in a criminal context or in sports like soccer or basketball.
Examples
- The police engaged in a shoot-out with armed suspects.
- In the final moments of the game, a shoot-out determined which team would win the championship.
Meaning
It typically refers to a confrontation involving firearms, but can also denote a decisive competition in sports where the outcome is determined by a series of attempts to score.
Synonyms
- gunfight
- firefight
- duel
- face-off
