outdraw

verbe irrégulier

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

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant dégainer une arme plus vite que quelqu'un d'autre, ou attirer plus d'attention ou un public plus large qu'un concurrent.

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.

   🇫🇷dégainer plus vite que

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.

   🇫🇷Surpasser dans une compétition

   Synonymes: beatbestdefeatexceloutclassoutdooutperformoutshinesurpass

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