face-off
Meaning
- A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
- The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
- The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.
Synonyms
starting time
opening move
start-off
side angle
Translations
confrontación
confrontation
weerstandFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfeɪsˌɑf/
Etymology
1889, face + off.
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