face-off
IPA: fˈeɪsˈɔf
noun
- A confrontation or argument between two people or groups
- (ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee
face off
IPA: fˈeɪsˈɔf
noun
- (sports, chiefly ice hockey) The starting point in a match of ice hockey, where two players face each other to snatch the puck.
- (literal or figurative) A face-to-face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
verb
- (intransitive) To confront (each other).
faceoff
IPA: fˈeɪsɔf
noun
- (ice hockey) The method used to begin play in ice hockey.