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outpositioning

outpositioning is the present participle and gerund of outposition.

Meaning of outposition

Verb

outposition (third-person singular simple present outpositions, present participle outpositioning, simple past and past participle outpositioned)

  1. To obtain a better position than.
    • The dribble is also used when driving toward the basket for a score, when trying to "outposition" an opponent, or when trying to clear from a congested area.1977, Thomas Kirk Cureton, Sports, Dance, and Related Activities, page 40

Questions about outpositioning

What is outpositioning the present participle and gerund of?
Outpositioning is the present participle and gerund of outposition.

Words near outpositioning in the dictionary

  1. outportion
  2. outportions
  3. outports
  4. outposition
  5. outpositioned
  6. outpositioning
  7. outpositions
  8. outpost
  9. outposted
  10. outposts
  11. outpouching

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