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

His team would amass a franchise record 51 hits and outshoot the visitors 39-21 in regulation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

“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

“A team may outrebound us or outshoot us,” Mr. Chaney said in 1987, “but when you give that ball away, there is no greater sin.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2021

Following a sluggish first period that saw Vancouver outshoot Columbus 6-3, the Blue Jackets opened the scoring 7:18 into the second.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2020

"I don't know your friend," said High, eyeing the approaching horsemen, "but he's a beaut if he can outshoot you."

From Jim Waring of Sonora-Town Tang of Life by Knibbs, Henry Herbert