Meaning of the word jousting in English

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jousting

US /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/
UK /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/

Noun

a medieval sport in which two knights on horseback, armed with lances, charged at each other in an attempt to unhorse their opponent

Example:
The crowd cheered as the knights engaged in a thrilling round of jousting.
Modern jousting events often recreate historical tournaments for entertainment.
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