outdraw

outdraw
/owt'draw"/, v.t., outdrew, outdrawn, outdrawing.
1. to draw a gun, revolver, etc., from a holster, faster than (an opponent or competitor): She could outdraw any member of the club.
2. to prove a greater attraction than; exceed in attracting an audience, patrons, attention, etc.: She outdraws all male stars at the box office.
[1905-10; OUT- + DRAW]

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