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Face-off definition

fāsôf, -ŏf
face-off
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A method of starting play in ice hockey, lacrosse, and other games in which an official drops the puck or ball between two opposing players who contend for its control.
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A confrontation.
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(ice hockey) The act of starting or resuming play when the referee drops the puck between two opposing players.
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(informal) A confrontation of persons or groups in opposition.
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(ice hockey) The method used to begin play in ice hockey.
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A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.

It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.

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(ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
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(sports, chiefly ice hockey) The starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.
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Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
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(intransitive) To confront (each other).
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Noun

Singular:
face-off
Plural:
face-offs

Origin of face-off

  • 1889, face +‎ off.

    From Wiktionary

Face-off Sentence Examples

  • Instead of preparing to face off the vamp, she floated upwards.

  • It's a volatile time, and you'll face off against both the samurai and legendary ninja.

  • When the two face off the screen almost pulsates with the pure energy of their combined presence.

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