Joust
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒaʊst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joust is a noun meaning A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
Meaning
A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
More Meanings
- To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
- To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)
- (slang) To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.
Example Sentences
medieval joust
verbally joust
The knights prepared to joust in the tournament.
Politicians often joust with words during debates.
Word Forms
- jousts
- jousting
- jousted
Synonyms for joust
Depending on context, synonyms include tilt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tilt, game, just, tilt-yard, bohort, tournament.
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