dead heat
ˌdead ˈheat [dead heat dead heats] BrE NAmE noun 1. (especially BrE)a result in a race when two of those taking part finish at exactly the same time 2. (NAmE)a situation during a race or competition, etc. when two or more people are at the same level •The two candidates are in a dead heat in the polls. Example Bank: •The race was declared a dead heat.
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