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standoff
noun
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- F
- Contains
- TANDOF
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈstændɒf
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
noun
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
“the game ended in a draw”
In context
Example Sentences
the game ended in a draw
their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie
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