outpoint

[out-point]

verb (used with object)

1. to excel in number of points, as in a competition or contest.

2. Nautical.,  to sail closer to the wind than (another ship).

outpoint

/ ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt /

verb

1. to score more points than

2. nautical to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outpoint¹

First recorded in 1585–95; out- + point

Example Sentences

Page, nicknamed MVP, outpointed Cannonier in trademark fashion with the American unable to deal with his speed and elusiveness.

From BBC

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul outpointed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who looked lost and refused to fight back for most of the cruiserweight contest in California, before calling out some of the sport's biggest names.

From BBC

Paul, a 28-year-old from Cleveland, will return to the ring since he last fought in November, when he outpointed heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout in Arlington, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

Briton Ryan has an opportunity to settle the score and regain the WBO welterweight title after she was outpointed by American Mayer, 34, in New York in September.

From BBC

Welterweight Lauren Price easily outpointed Natasha Jonas to settle their domestic rivalry and become a unified world champion in a changing of the guards moment for women's boxing at the Royal Albert Hall.

From BBC