shootout
/ˈʃutˌaʊt/
noun
- A fight between two groups using guns.
- The old western town was famous for its legendary shootouts.
- The movie ended with a dramatic shootout between the police and the robbers.
- There was a shootout at the bank, but no one was hurt.
- In sports, a way to decide a winner when a game ends in a tie, especially in soccer, where players take turns trying to score against the opposing goalkeeper.
- The goalkeeper saved three shots in the shootout to win the game.
- Fans love the excitement of a shootout at the end of a close game.
- The match went to a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
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