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duel

Definition

  • noun: a fight between two people that includes the use of weapons (such as guns or swords) and that usually happens while other people watch
  • noun: a combat between two persons
  • verb: to fight a duel
  • synonyms: affair of honor, battle, box

Examples

  • The baseball game turned into a 'duel' between the teams' pitchers. = The game turned into a pitching 'duel'.

  • Legislators 'dueled' over the tax increases.

  • The two runners 'dueled' for the lead.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah. Astonishing what a few drops of your blood will do, eh, Harry? Pick up your wand, Potter. I said, pick it up! Get up! Get up! You've been taught how to duel, I presume, yes? First, we bow to each other. Come on, now, Harry. The niceties must be observed. Dumbledore wouldn't want you (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire