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

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They were outshot 17-6 in the first period by Penn State, with its fast pace and elite transition game, but got out with a 1-1 tie as freshman goalie Callum Tung met the challenge. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025 In the 16-and-a-half minutes that Marchand was on the ice, Florida outshot opponents 11-1 and had an 11-5 edge in scoring chances against Utah, according to the advanced hockey statistics website Natural Stat Trick. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025 In the four losses, the B’s have been outscored 21-6 and outshot 113-80. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 In 8:34 of ice time at five-on-five, Vancouver outshot the Devils 5-1 with Suter on the ice against Hischier. Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outshoot

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 12 Apr. 2025.

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