face-off
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Synonyms: Noun
ball game, battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation, contention, contest, dogfight, duel, grapple, match, rivalry, strife, struggle, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tug-of-war, war, warfare
Synonyms: Verb
battle, compete, contend, fight, race, rival, vie
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face-off
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English Language Learners Definition of face-off
ice hockey : a method of beginning play by dropping the puck between two players
: a meeting of opponents : a conflict or fight
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