face-off

Meaning

1. noun A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.

   It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.

2. noun The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.
3. noun The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.

Similar words

face off confrontation face-down fight standoff mano a mano encounter affrontment crossfire conflict

Word family

face-offs