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Dead heat
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a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
dead heats
What is a "dead heat"?
A dead heat is a situation in sports where two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time or with the same score, making it impossible to determine a clear winner. This often happens in races or timed events, and the result is recorded as a tie. In the case of a dead heat, both or all competitors are typically awarded the same position, such as first place or second place, depending on the event rules. It is a rare but exciting outcome, showing that the competitors were evenly matched.
Examples
The race ended in a dead heat, with both runners crossing the finish line at the same time.
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