outshoot

verb out·shoot \ ˌau̇t-ˈshüt \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Definition of outshoot

outshot play \ˌau̇t-ˈshät\; outshooting

transitive verb

1 : to surpass in shooting or making shots

2 : to shoot or go beyond

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Nashville, which outshot New York 18-11 in the first period, kept up the pressure and had a 19-9 advantage in the middle period.

— USA TODAY, "Josi scores in OT to rally Predators past Islanders, 5-4," 5 Feb. 2018
Mexico dominated from the start, holding the ball for nearly 70% of the game, outshooting Wales 17-2 and forcing Welsh keeper Wayne Hennessey into nine saves.

— kevin baxter, latimes.com, "Mexico left with few answers after 0-0 draw," 29 May 2018
The Capitals outhit the Lightning 39-19 and outshot them 34-24, bruising and battering them all over the ice.

— stephen whyno, chicagotribune.com, "Capitals rough up Lightning to force Game 7 in East final," 21 May 2018
The Nittany Lions outshot the Terps 11-6 through the first 15 minutes, and defensively stood their ground.

— rich scherr, baltimoresun.com, "No. 3 Maryland women's lacrosse surges past No. 15 Penn State, 13-8," 20 Apr. 2018
Minnesota was outshot through two periods and was sloppy on both ends of the ice.

— USA TODAY, "Coyotes score 4 straight to top Wild in OT," 8 Feb. 2018
Senegal outshot Japan 14-7 and had five shots on target.

— karel janicek, BostonGlobe.com, "Off the bench, Keisuke Honda scores to give Japan a draw with Senegal," 24 June 2018
The Red Devils outshot the Trevians 23-9 and had a 13-4 edge in draw controls.

— steve reaven, chicagotribune.com, "Lacrosse notes: New Trier boys, girls finish second at state," 5 June 2018
For the game, Vegas outshot the Caps, 30-23, and had a 71-41 domination in shot attempts.

— sam carchidi, Philly.com, "Caps whip Vegas; one win away from first Stanley Cup," 4 June 2018

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