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Definition of outpoint

outpoint

/aʊtˈpɔɪnt/
out · point

Past Simple:outpointed
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Past Participle:outpointed
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Present Participle:outpointing
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outpoint Lexical Profile

outpoint Game Scores & Validity

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1

To score more points than an opponent in a game, contest, or sporting match, especially in boxing or wrestling.

Example

"The challenger managed to outpoint the reigning champion over twelve grueling rounds to win the unanimous decision."


2

To sail closer to the wind than another vessel.

Example

"With its sleek hull and modern rigging, our yacht was able to outpoint the older schooners during the upwind leg of the regatta."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outpoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outpoint
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