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- pronunciation:
- jaUst
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a real or simulated fight in which two knights on horseback ride toward each other and try to unhorse each other with lances or other weapons.
- similar words:
- tilt
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| definition 2: |
the part of a medieval tournament that consists of such fights.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
jousts, jousting, jousted |
| definition 1: |
to fight a joust.
- similar words:
- tilt
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| definition 2: |
to contend, esp. in a friendly way.
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| related words: |
compete, contend |
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