outshoot

American  

[out-shoot, out-shoot] / ˌaʊtˈʃut, ˈaʊtˌʃut /

verb (used with object)

outshot, outshooting

1. to surpass in shooting, as in accuracy or in number of shots made.

2. to shoot beyond.

3. to shoot (something) out; send forth.

   a tree outshooting its roots.

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verb (used without object)

outshot, outshooting

1. to shoot forth; project.

   sparks outshooting from the fire.

noun

1. an act or instance of shooting out.

   an outshoot of his fist that staggered his opponent.

2. something that shoots out.

   a row of outshoots from the soil.

outshoot British  

verb

1. (tr) to surpass or excel in shooting

2. to go or extend beyond (something)

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noun

1. a thing that projects or shoots out

2. the act or state of shooting out or protruding

Etymology

Origin of outshoot

First recorded in 1520–30; out- + shoot ¹

Example Sentences

A 1-1 first period saw Dallas outshoot Vancouver 16-6 and allow a last-second, 50-foot shot on goal during the final six minutes.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

“We tend to outshoot other teams consistently, probably out-chance other teams consistently. Not in sync right now.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

“He did great saves and keep us in the game. They outshoot us, but the second half was much better.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022

“Back in the early days, at the old Sports Arena, the team would bring players in and Elgin would work out against them and he could outshoot all of them,” Lawler said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2021

Still, three to one, they didn’t try to outshoot the man.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes