Duel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈˈd͡ʒuːəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Duel is a noun meaning Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
Meaning
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
More Meanings
- Historically, the wager of battle (judicial combat).
- (by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.
- To engage in a battle.
Example Sentences
a sniper duel
The two dogs were duelling for the bone.
Apple comes out swinging in the duel of the data titans [title]
After Rep. William Graves of Kentucky killed Rep. John Cilley of Maine in a duel in 1838, Congress imposed a prohibition on pistol duels in the District of Columbia.
Word Forms
- duels
- dueling
- duelling
- dueled
- duelled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include showdown, fight, gunfight, shootout, challenge, contest.
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