Definition of Face-off
Face-off
face-off
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(noun)
a face-to-face confrontation or direct conflict between two individuals or groups;
e.g. Everyone was prepared for a face-off if the two of them did not resolve their disagreement.
(noun)
(ice hockey) the way of starting play at the beginning of the game or after a pause, during which the referee drops the puck between two players of opposing teams and then each attempts to gain control of the puck;
e.g. The face-off of the game is scheduled for five o'clock.
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