A stalemate, or a confrontation among two or more sides that no side can win.
A near-collision between two trains; an averted cornfield meet.
A pot that is split among the players because of a tie.
An inconclusive standoff, ending in mutual retreat.
A confrontation among two or more armed parties, none of which wants to attack first (fearing that the other could retaliate), but neither of which will disarm (for fear the other will attack).
A three-way or more standoff.
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.