joust
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Simple Meaning
a fight in the past where two people on horses tried to hit each other with long sticks.
When to Use
πAcademic Writingπ°News & Media
Advanced β complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
βThe knights prepared to joust at the medieval festival.β
βThe two politicians jousted over tax policy during the debate.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
Related Words
Synonyms:
tiltduelcompete
Antonyms:
cooperate
Word Family:
joustjoustingjouster