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Meaning of the word joust in English

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joust

US /dʒaʊst/
UK /dʒaʊst/
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Verb

1.

engage in a joust; compete in a tournament with lances on horseback

Example:
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Knights would often joust in medieval tournaments.
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The two competitors prepared to joust for the championship.
Synonym:
tiltcompetecontendfightbattle

Noun

1.

a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with lances

Example:
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The crowd cheered loudly during the exciting joust.
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He won the joust and was crowned champion.
Synonym:
tilttournamentboutcontestduel
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