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Term: shootout

Noun

Sense 1: A confrontation involving a rapid exchange of gunfire between opposing parties.

Sample Sentence: The two gangs engaged in a fierce shootout on the streets of the city.

Noun

Sense 2: In hockey or soccer, a method to determine a winner when the game is tied at the end of regulation time involving a series of penalty shots.

Sample Sentence: The game went into a thrilling shootout where the team's goalie made a crucial save to secure their victory.

Noun

Sense 3: A competitive event, often in the form of a game or contest, in which participants strive to outperform each other through a series of challenges.

Sample Sentence: The cooking competition turned into a heated shootout between the top two chefs in the final round.

Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something that is characterized by intense or aggressive competition.

Sample Sentence: The team spirit in this shootout basketball league is incredibly fierce.

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