outdraw

[ out-draw ]

verb (used with object)

, out·drew, out·drawn, out·draw·ing.

1. to draw a gun, revolver, etc., from a holster, faster than (an opponent or competitor):

   She could outdraw any member of the club.

2. to prove a greater attraction than; exceed in attracting an audience, patrons, attention, etc.:

   She outdraws all male stars at the box office.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdraw¹

First recorded in 1905–10; out- + draw