saw-off

British  

noun

1. a deadlock or stalemate

2. a compromise

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Example Sentences

Authorities say the charge stems from Aguirre knowingly having an unregistered, saw-off Remington .22 caliber rifle when he has pulled over by the South Dakota Highway Patrol in April.

From Washington Times

It is like the saw-off between any two evils: when you are enduring the one you think you'd rather endure the other.

From Project Gutenberg

Back of Delton Bud saw another man—and after a moment he recognized him as the cowboy with the saw-off shot-gun who had warned them away from the Shooting Star.

From Project Gutenberg

I can understand the game called "old sledge," and have become quite familiar with such terms as "beg," "gimmeone," "I've got the thin one," "how high is that?" "one horse on me," "saw-off," etc., etc., but poker is full of surprises.

From Project Gutenberg