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outdraw

/ˌaʊtˈdrɔː/

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verb

/ˌaʊtˈdrɔː/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий выхватить оружие быстрее кого-либо другого или привлечь больше внимания или большую аудиторию, чем конкурент.

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

irregular verb

  1. Draw a weapon fasterC1informalamerican

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

    ruВытащить оружие быстрее

    • 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.
  2. Outperform or beat in a contestC1informalamerican

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

    ruПревзойти

    • 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.

    Synonymsbeatbestdefeatexceloutclassoutdooutperformoutshinesurpass

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