Face-off
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Face-off is a noun meaning A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
Meaning
A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
More Meanings
- (ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
- (field lacrosse) The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.
Example Sentences
It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.
Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament.
Huntsman starts out with a vision of Theron that’s specific, unique, and weighted in character, but it trends throughout toward generic fantasy tropes and black-and-white morality, and climaxes in a thoroughly familiar face-off.
Word Forms
- face-offs
- faceoff
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confrontation, face-down, fight, standoff, encounter, affrontment.
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