Shoot-out

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of shootout. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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cross firefirefirepowerfireworksfiringflack

Example

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"He was wounded during a shoot-out with the police."

Etymology

Deverbal from shoot out.

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