outshoot

verb

out·​shoot ˌau̇t-ˈshüt How to pronounce outshoot (audio)
outshot ˌau̇t-ˈshät How to pronounce outshoot (audio) ; outshooting

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in shooting or making shots
2
: to shoot or go beyond

Examples of outshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mexico put 19 shots on target against the Dominicans, who have been outshot 60-3 and outscored 13-0 in their two games. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024 Tippett cut the lead to 2-1, beating Daws 7:43 into the second period, a session the Flyers outshot New Jersey 24-15 but were outscored 2-1. Smith got his second of the season, putting in the rebound of Palat's shot set up by Hischier with 3:24 left for a 3-1 lead. Tom Canavan, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024 Maryland outshot Loyola, 20-18, and won 9 of 11 faceoffs in the first half. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024 The Wild had three full power plays, and half of a fourth in the first period, and outshot the Stars, 12-4. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2024 In the first game, Mexico outshot Argentina 16-3 but had to settle for scoreless draw. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 The Mavericks outshot the Thunder 58.2% to 38.8% while amassing a 54-40 rebounding advantage. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2024 The Kraken outshot the Sharks 32-22, including 13-3 in the first period, but fell to 6-3 all-time against San Jose. Ben Ross, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024 The Mavericks outshot the Gophers 11-6 in the period. Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outshoot was in 1530

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“Outshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshoot. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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