Meaning of 'duel'

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Meaning of ‘duel’

3 definitions found.

duel

noun

any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

noun

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people, often accompanied by seconds, in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

Example: "The duel was scheduled for noon the next day."

Synonyms: affaire d'honneur

verb

fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

Example: "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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