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outfoot

[ out-foot ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to surpass (another person) in running, walking, etc.; outstrip.
  2. to outsail; excel (another boat) in speed.


outfoot

/ ˌaʊtˈfʊt /

verb

  1. (of a boat) to go faster than (another boat)
  2. to surpass in running, dancing, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outfoot1

First recorded in 1730–40; out- + foot

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Example Sentences

When age settled upon the rabbit it became slow and heavy, and could no longer outfoot its enemies.

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