faceoff

face-off · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (in ice hockey and lacrosse) The method of starting or resuming play where two opposing players face each other and compete for the puck or ball.

  2. 2.

    A direct confrontation or contest between two people or groups.

Forms

plural: faceoffs

Related words

Antonyms: agreement, harmony
See also: confrontation, showdown, standoff
Synonyms: clash, confrontation, showdown, standoff

Etymology

From English face + off, originally from ice hockey terminology where players face each other at the start of play.