Outmetal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aʊtˈmɛtəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outmetal is a verb meaning (transitive) To surpass (an enemy etc.) in terms of firepower.
Meaning
(transitive) To surpass (an enemy etc.) in terms of firepower.
Example Sentences
The enemy, outnumbered, outmetalled, outfed, outmanoeuvred, outfought, was being driven backward by foes invisible as well as visible.
The French VIII Corps […] was overwhelmed; its artillery was outmetalled by the heavier German guns, under the fire of which the German infantry drove the French from one position after another.
Word Forms
- outmetals
- outmetaling
- outmetalling
- outmetaled
- outmetalled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outmuscle, outgeneral, outpower, outmatch, outbrave, outarm.
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