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):
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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:
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a pair of dueling pistols