Meaning of the word "dead heat" in English

What does "dead heat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dead heat

US /ˌded ˈhiːt/

UK /ˌded ˈhiːt/

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time or with the same result

Example:

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The election ended in a dead heat between the two main candidates.

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It was a dead heat at the finish line, so they shared the gold medal.

Synonym:

tie draw stalemate deadlock standoff

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