Dead heat

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English

Noun

dead heat

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) a close race or contest in which no winner is apparent

   Polls indicated a dead heat for the office of dog catcher.

Synonyms

• draw
• tie