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face-off

fa·ceoff

US/ˈfeɪsˌɑf/ rare
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

(ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players

verb

1.

Origin

From face + off, or a deverbal from face off, c. 1889.

Phrases

  • face-off circle

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