The crossword solutions for the term 'BARELY DEFEATED, WITH 'OUT'' are 'NOSED' and 'EDGED'. Nosed is a verb meaning to move or push something with one's nose. It can also mean to be ahead of someone or something in a race or competition. EDGED is a verb meaning to move slowly and carefully along a difficult path or course. It can also mean to gain an advantage over someone or something in a race or competition. Together, these two words describe a situation in which one person or team barely defeated another person or team, with only a small margin of victory.