shoot-out
shoot–out
noun \ˈshüt-ˌau̇t\Definition of SHOOT-OUT
1
: a battle fought with handguns or rifles
2
: something resembling a shoot-out; broadly : showdown
3
: a shooting competition in overtime that is used to determine the winner of a game (as in soccer or hockey) tied at the end of regular play
See First Known Use of SHOOT-OUT
1948
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