Dead Heat (Noun)
Meaning
A tie in a race.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The two horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat, making it impossible to declare a clear winner.
- The photo finish revealed a dead heat between the top two sprinters, sparking a celebratory atmosphere.
- After a thrilling 400-meter dash, the judges declared a dead heat between the two leading athletes.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the announcer declared a dead heat in the highly anticipated championship match.
- The official results showed a dead heat between the top two contenders, forcing a rematch to determine the ultimate winner.