Definition & Meaning of "duel"

Duel

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

any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

to duel

to engage in a combat or competition between two individuals

Intransitive

duel

duelist

Example

The pirate captain called out the mutineer for a duel on the ship's deck.

He called out his rival for a duel.

In the duel, his opponent pinked him lightly across the cheek with a blade.

Swords were commonly used in medieval duels and battles.

In the heat of the duel, the fencer sheathed his foil into his adversary's side, winning the match.

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