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standoff

DEFINITIONS OF: standoff

1

n the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Synonyms:
draw, tie
Types:
dead heat
a tie in a race
stalemate
drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
Type of:
finish
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)

n the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Synonyms:
repulsion
Type of:
stand
a defensive effort
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