HyperDic: outpoint

English > 2 senses of the word outpoint:
VERBmotionoutpointsail closer to the wind than
competitionoutpoint, outscorescore more points than one's opponents
English > outpoint: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningSail closer to the wind than.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Categorynavigation, pilotage, pilotingThe guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
BroadersailTravel on water propelled by wind
English > outpoint: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
Meaningscore more points than one's opponents.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to outpoint his opponent
Synonymoutscore
Broaderbeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquishCome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Spanishsuperar, vencer a

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