face–off 
/ˈfeɪsˌɑ:f/ noun
plural face–offs /ˈfeɪsˌɑ:f/ noun [count] 1 ice hockey : a method of beginning play by dropping the puck between two players
▪ a face-off at center ice 2 chiefly US : a meeting of opponents : a conflict or fight
▪ a legal face-off ▪ a diplomatic face-off between Communist and non-Communist nations — see also face off at 2face
▪ a face-off at center ice
▪ a legal face-off ▪ a diplomatic face-off between Communist and non-Communist nations — see also face off at 2face
