outrange

[ out-reynj ]

verb (used with object)

, out·ranged, out·rang·ing.

1. to have a longer or greater range than.
2. to sail out of the range of (a gun or guns).

Word History and Origins

Origin of outrange¹

First recorded in 1855–60; out- + range

Example Sentences

In fact, they were to carry guns that would outrange those of the most powerful dreadnoughts.

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With our shore batteries we could outrange any gun ashore or afloat, and as a submarine base it would be excellent.

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The rifle bombers outrange the hostile bombers and also afford protection on the flanks.

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