Meaning of the word dueling in English

What does dueling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dueling

US /ˈduː.əl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdjuː.əl.ɪŋ/

Noun

the activity of taking part in duels (= formal fights between two people, using weapons, usually because one person has insulted the other):

Example:
The church increasingly pressed kings to outlaw dueling and other forms of trial by combat.

Adjective

taking part in or relating to the activity of dueling:

Example:
a pair of dueling pistols