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sudden death
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sudden death
n.
Extra play added to determine the winner of a tied game, often with the victory awarded to the first to score.

sudden-death (sdn-dth) adj.

sudden death
n
1. (General Sporting Terms) (in sports, etc.) an extra game or contest to decide the winner of a tied competition
2. an unexpected or quick death
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Noun1.sudden death - (sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores; e.g. football and golf
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
extra time, overtime - playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie


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