Outdraw (verb)

To draw a firearm from a holster or other place of storage faster than another person.

Origin:

Mid-19th century: from out- + draw.

Examples:

  1. He outdrew his opponent and shot first.
  2. He was known to be quick on the draw, able to outdraw most of his opponents.
  3. His ability to outdraw his opponent was the key to his success as a gunslinger.
  4. The cowboy outdrew the bandit and shot him before he could react.
  5. The lawman outdrew the outlaw and put an end to his crime spree.
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