standoff

Noun
  1. The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided (synset 107368316)
    "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
    is a type of: finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
    subtypes:
    • dead heat - a tie in a race
    • stalemate - drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
    same as: draw, tie
  2. The act of repulsing or repelling an attack;
    A successful defensive stand (synset 100963112)
    is a type of: stand - a defensive effort
    same as: repulsion

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