outpoint
Americanverb (used with object)
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to excel in number of points, as in a competition or contest.
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Nautical. to sail closer to the wind than (another ship).
verb
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to score more points than
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nautical to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel)
Etymology
Origin of outpoint
Example Sentences
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The challenger largely kept his cards close to his chest, though he suggested the ultimate achievement would be to outpoint one of boxing's modern greats over 12 rounds.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Kevin Pillar homered twice as the Mets matched their offensive outpoint from the previous four games combined with five runs.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2021
The 30-year-old from Manchester was hardly alone in believing he had done enough to outpoint Deontay Wilder in Saturday night’s heavyweight title fight in Los Angeles.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 2, 2018
The American was greeted by throngs of black supporters at the airport in Johannesburg and went on to outpoint his opponent.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2015
In five minutes both the English vessels had made all sail, close-hauled by the wind, with the plain intention of trying to outpoint the frigate.
From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by James Barnes
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