English Explanatory Dictionary

face-off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
  2. The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
  3. The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪsˌɑf/

Word forms

face-off face-offs faceoff face off

Etymology

From face + off, or a deverbal from face off, c. 1889.

Derived words

face-off circle
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