outshoot

[ verb out-shoot; noun out-shoot ]

verb (used with object)

, out·shot, out·shoot·ing.

1. to surpass in shooting, as in accuracy or in number of shots made.
2. to shoot beyond.
3. to shoot (something) out; send forth:

   a tree outshooting its roots.

verb (used without object)

, out·shot, out·shoot·ing.

1. to shoot forth; project:

   sparks outshooting from the fire.

noun

1. an act or instance of shooting out:

   an outshoot of his fist that staggered his opponent.

2. something that shoots out:

   a row of outshoots from the soil.

outshoot

verb

1. tr to surpass or excel in shooting
2. to go or extend beyond (something)

noun

1. a thing that projects or shoots out
2. the act or state of shooting out or protruding

Word History and Origins

Origin of outshoot¹

First recorded in 1520–30; out- + shoot ¹

Example Sentences

A 1-1 first period saw Dallas outshoot Vancouver 16-6 and allow a last-second, 50-foot shot on goal during the final six minutes.

From Washington Times

“We tend to outshoot other teams consistently, probably out-chance other teams consistently. Not in sync right now.”

From Seattle Times

“We tend to outshoot other teams consistently, probably out-chance other teams consistently. We’re not in sync right now.”

From Washington Times

His team would amass a franchise record 51 hits and outshoot the visitors 39-21 in regulation.

From Seattle Times

In lieu of getting stops, the Wizards tried to outshoot the Kings — and, to their credit, they were feisty.

From Washington Post