\ ˈshüt-ˌau̇t
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Definition of shoot-out
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: a battle fought with handguns or rifles
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: 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
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“Shoot-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoot-out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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