face-off

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA: /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/

[edit] Etymology

1889, face +‎ off.

[edit] Noun

face-off (plural face-offs)

  1. 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.
  2. (ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee
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