saw-off

noun

1. a deadlock or stalemate
2. a compromise

Example Sentences

Authorities say the charge stems from Aguirre knowingly having an unregistered, saw-off Remington .22 caliber rifle when he has pulled over by the South Dakota Highway Patrol in April.

From Washington Times

It is like the saw-off between any two evils: when you are enduring the one you think you'd rather endure the other.

From Project Gutenberg

We wuz boss and hoss on the first two games; on the saw-off we had four pints apiece.

From Project Gutenberg

The rider with the saw-off shot-gun was still within hearing.

From Project Gutenberg

Back of Delton Bud saw another man—and after a moment he recognized him as the cowboy with the saw-off shot-gun who had warned them away from the Shooting Star.

From Project Gutenberg