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 New England had 73% possession but was outshot by Orlando 15-8, including 7-3 on target. Staff and Wire Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024 Roman Bürki, who stopped one shot, had his sixth shutout of the season for St. Louis. St. Louis had 57% possession and outshot San Jose 23-7, 8-1 on target. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024 Trinity Rodman, who is close friends with Sanchez, led a Spirit side that outshot the Courage 19-8 but never managed a tying goal. Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 30 June 2024 The Oilers had their chances to get back into the game and outshot Florida 32-18, but Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves to leave Edmonton scoreless in Game 1. Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for outshoot 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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