Definition of Face-off
Face-off
face·off
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A direct confrontation or competition between two individuals or teams.
e.g. The two hockey players engaged in a face-off to start the game.
(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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