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outpoint

/ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt/

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verb

/ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий набрать больше очков, чем соперник, особенно в соревновании или конкурсе.

A verb meaning to score more points than an opponent, especially in a competition or contest.

  1. Sail closer to the wind thanC2formalsport

    To sail a boat at a sharper angle to the wind than another vessel, thereby gaining a positional advantage.

    ruИдти круче к ветру, чем

    • The experienced skipper managed to outpoint the rival yacht in the final leg of the race.
    • By trimming the sails perfectly, they were able to outpoint the competition.
    • Outpointing another boat requires precise navigation and wind awareness.
  2. Score more points than one's opponentsB2formalsport

    To achieve a higher score than an opponent in a competition or contest.

    ruПревзойти по очкам

    • The boxer outpointed his rival in a close decision.
    • Our team outpointed the visitors by a narrow margin.
    • She consistently outpoints her competitors in the debate tournament.

    Synonymsbeatdefeatoutdooutscoresurpass

Forms
  • outpointed past participle
  • outpointed past simple
  • outpointing present participle
  • outpoints third person singular