duel | ||
1. | [ noun ] a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor | |
Synonyms: | affaire_d'honneur | |
Related terms: | fight | |
2. | [ noun ] any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) | |
Related terms: | struggle | |
3. | [ verb ] fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman | |
Examples: | "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters" |
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Related terms: | fight dueler | |
Similar spelling: |
Duell duly dull Dula dual dully Dulle Duley Deuel |