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verb (used with object)
1.
to surpass in shooting, as in accuracy or in number of shots made.
2.
to shoot beyond.
3.
to shoot (something) out; send forth: a tree outshooting its roots.
verb (used without object)
4.
to shoot forth; project: sparks outshooting from the fire.
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Outshoot
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| outshoot | |
| —vb , -shoots, -shooting, -shot | |
| 1. | (tr) to surpass or excel in shooting |
| 2. | to go or extend beyond (something) |
| —n | |
| 3. | a thing that projects or shoots out |
| 4. | the act or state of shooting out or protruding |
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