shootout

//ˈʃuːtaʊt//
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Noun

shootoutSingular
shootoutsPlural
1

A decisive gun battle, especially between law enforcement and criminals or between rival groups.

The police were involved in a shootout with the bank robbers.

2

A method of deciding the winner in a tied sports match, especially in soccer or hockey, where players take turns attempting to score.

The soccer match ended in a shootout after the score was tied at the end of extra time.