outshoot

American  

[out-shoot, out-shoot] / ˌaʊtˈʃut, ˈaʊtˌʃut /

verb (used with object)

outshot, outshooting

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.

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verb (used without object)

outshot, outshooting

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 British  

verb

1. (tr) to surpass or excel in shooting

2. to go or extend beyond (something)

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noun

1. a thing that projects or shoots out

2. the act or state of shooting out or protruding

Etymology

Origin of outshoot

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 • Dec. 22, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

“Back in the early days, at the old Sports Arena, the team would bring players in and Elgin would work out against them and he could outshoot all of them,” Lawler said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2021

It performs pretty well in most situations, though it won’t outshoot a Pixel 4 or an iPhone 11.

From The Verge • Nov. 7, 2019

Time was when I could outshoot thee three matches in four; now should I miss the side of a house at a hundred paces.

From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Bevan, Tom