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Face-off Definition & Meaning

face-off
noun
  1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
  2. (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players

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Frequently asked questions

What does face-off mean?
a hostile disagreement face-to-face (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
What part of speech is face-off?
Face-off is a noun.
How many definitions does face-off have?
Face-off has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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