outdraw

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb meaning to draw a weapon faster than someone else, or to attract more attention or a larger audience than a competitor.

• 🇩🇪Deutsches Verb für schneller als ein anderer eine Waffe ziehen oder mehr Aufmerksamkeit bzw. ein größeres Publikum gewinnen als die Konkurrenz.

1. Draw a weapon faster C1 informal american

   To pull out a gun or other weapon more quickly than an opponent, especially in a duel or confrontation.

   • The legendary sheriff could outdraw any outlaw in the territory.
   • In the Wild West, being able to outdraw your rival meant the difference between life and death.
   • He practiced for hours to be able to outdraw his opponent in the competition.

   🇩🇪Waffe schneller ziehen

2. Outperform or beat in a contest C1 informal american

   To surpass or defeat someone in a competitive situation, especially one requiring speed or skill.

   • The young artist managed to outdraw the veteran in the quick-draw contest.
   • She outdrew all her rivals in the shooting competition.
   • He was confident he could outdraw anyone in the room.

   🇩🇪Übertreffen

   Synonyme: beatbestdefeatexceloutclassoutdooutperformoutshinesurpass

• outdrawn past participle
• outdrew past simple
• outdrawing present participle
• outdraws third person singular