dead heat
noun /ˌded ˈhiːt/
/ˌded ˈhiːt/
- (especially British English) a result in a race when two of those taking part finish at exactly the same time
- The race was declared a dead heat.
- (North American English) 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.