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duel

[ doo-uhl, dyoo- ]

noun

  1. a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel.
  2. any contest between two persons or parties.


verb (used with or without object)

dueled, dueling or (especially British) duelled, duelling.
  1. to fight in a duel.

duel

/ ˈːə /

noun

  1. a prearranged combat with deadly weapons between two people following a formal procedure in the presence of seconds and traditionally fought until one party was wounded or killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving a point of honour
  2. a contest or conflict between two persons or parties
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to fight in a duel
  2. to contest closely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • e·t especially British, e·t adjective
  • dzܳdı verb (used with object) outdueled outdueling or (especially British) outduelled outduelling
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Word History and Origins

Origin of duel1

1585–95; earlier duell < Medieval Latin duellum, Latin: earlier form of bellum war, probably maintained and given sense “duel” by association with Latin duo two
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Word History and Origins

Origin of duel1

C15: from Medieval Latin duellum, from Latin, poetical variant of bellum war; associated by folk etymology with Latin duo two
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Billed as a matchup between the National League’s best arms, Friday night’s pitchers duel lived up to expectations.

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They were scheduled to fight in October 2022 – almost 30 years after their fathers' iconic duels - but the bout was called off on two days' notice because of Benn's failed drug test.

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After collaborating on an early workshop of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the two joined forces to bring to life wand duels, transfiguration potions and the Mind Flayer.

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On the backside of his career at age 36, deGrom was almost as good in what turned into a vintage pitcher’s duel.

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Doue's strengths lie in his ability to defend in one-against-one duels with intensity and move the ball upfield with his passes and carries.

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