Meaning & Definition of Duel in English
English⟶
Duel
/duəl/
noun
1. A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
synonym:
- duel,
- affaire d'honneur
2. Any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
synonym:
- duel
verb
1. Fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
- "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"
synonym:
- duel
Examples of using
There was a time when Christopher Columbus challenged another explorer to a duel. The latter, an underhanded chap, did not take ten steps - as dictated by the rules - but two, then turned around to shoot. Unfortunately for him, Columbus hadn't taken any steps at all.