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Shut Out: To hold the opposition scoreless for an entire game or any specified period of time; e.g., 'the bruins shut out the rangers for the last 18 minutes of the second period.'

Pass Out: When an attacking player, who is behind his opponentís goal, has the puck and he passes it to a teammate who is in front of the opponentís goal.

Parental Lockout: Parental Lockout allows users to set a password to control access to programming based on channel, rating or content.

Pad Out, Pack Out: To shim out or add strips of wood to a wall or ceiling in order that the finished ceiling/wall will appear correct.

Pass Routes: Pre-determined paths receivers follow to help the passer quickly locate them so he can more easily get them the ball.

Passout: A pass by an attacking player from behind his opponent’s net or goal line to a teammate in front of the net.

Pest Scouting: Inspecting a field for pests, including insects, weeds, and pathogens. Pest scouting is a basic component of integrated pest management programs. It is used to determine whether pest populat . . . View Full Definition

Penalty Shootout: A method of deciding a winner, in amateur hockey, if the score is still tied after one overtime period. Each team designates five shooters and a goalie, and the teams alternate penalty shots . . . View Full Definition

Payout Ratio: A payout ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the rate at which a company distributes earnings to its shareholders in the form of dividends. For example, a company that earns $5 a share and . . . View Full Definition

Outwelling: The outflow of nutrients from an estuary or salt-marsh system to shelf waters