Definition

1. Verb:
   • To draw a gun more quickly than an opponent: To pull a firearm from its holster with greater speed, especially in the context of a duel or confrontation.
   • To surpass in attracting or pulling something: To have a greater power of attraction or to pull something out more effectively than another.

Examples

• Verb:
  • In the old western movie, the hero managed to outdraw the villain and save the town.
  • The new museum exhibit is expected to outdraw last year's show in terms of visitor numbers.

Advanced Usage

• "Outdraw someone in a contest": To defeat someone by being faster in drawing a weapon, often used metaphorically for any competition of speed or reaction.
  • The young gunslinger practiced daily, hoping to outdraw the legendary marshal in a contest.
• Used in a figurative sense for attraction: To attract a larger audience, crowd, or following.
  • The popular band continues to outdraw all other musical acts at the festival.

Variants and Related Words

• Outdrew (verb): Simple past tense of "outdraw."
  • He outdrew his opponent in a flash.
• Outdrawn (verb): Past participle of "outdraw."
  • She had outdrawn every competitor she ever faced.

Synonyms

• Outpace: To be faster than, especially in a specific action.
• Outgun: To surpass in firepower or, figuratively, in competitive force.
• Outpull: To pull with greater force or to attract more.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is contained within the single verb form.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "outdraw." Its usage is typically literal or straightforwardly figurative.)

Verb

1. draw a gun faster, or best someone in a gunfight