outpoint
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out·point
(out-point′)tr.v. out·point·ed, out·point·ing, out·points
1. Nautical To sail closer to the wind than (another vessel).
2. Sports To surpass (an opponent, especially a boxer) in the number of points won.
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outpoint
(ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt)vb (tr)
1. to score more points than
2. (Nautical Terms) nautical to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel)
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out•point
(ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt)v.t.
1. to excel in number of points, as in a competition or contest.
2. to sail closer to the wind than (another ship).
[1585–95]
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outpoint
Past participle: outpointed
Gerund: outpointing
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| Verb | 1. | outpoint - sail closer to the wind than sail - travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on" |
| 2. | outpoint - score more points than one's opponents |
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