StandoffWordNet Explorer
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noun
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
Words in this synset: repulsion
noun
a defensive effort
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the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
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designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
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a tie in a race
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drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check