Meaning

A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field..

Definitions by Sense

1. A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
2. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
3. To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)
4. (slang) To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.

Example Sentences

medieval joust

The knights prepared to joust in the tournament.

verbally joust

Politicians often joust with words during debates.

Word Forms

• jousts
• just
• jousting
• jousted

Synonyms for joust

Related Words

When Should You Use Joust?

Use joust when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions