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View usage for: (dʒaʊst) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense jousts, present participle jousting, past tense, past participle jousted1. verbWhen two or more people or organizations joust, they compete to see who is better. [literary] ...lawyers joust in the courtroom. [VERB] The oil company jousts with Esso for lead position in U.K. sales. [VERB + with] Synonyms: compete, fight, contend, vie More Synonyms of joust Joust is also a noun. There were notable jousts with the Secretary of Commerce. 2. verbIn medieval times, when two knights on horseback jousted, they fought against each other using long spears called lances. Knights joust and frolic. [VERB] [Also + V with]jousting uncountable noun ...medieval jousting tournaments. More Synonyms of joust (dʒaʊst) history noun1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with lances. A tournament consisted of a series of such engagements verb2. (intr; often foll by against or with) to encounter or engage in such a tournament he jousted with five opponents Derived forms jouster (ˈjouster) noun Word origin C13: from Old French jouste, from jouster to fight on horseback, from Vulgar Latin juxtāre (unattested) to come together, from Latin juxtā close joust in American English (dʒaʊst; occas. dʒust; dʒʌst) noun1. a combat with lances between two knights on horseback; esp., such a formal combat as part of a tournament Word origin ME jouste < OFr < jouster, juster < VL * juxtare, to approach, tilt < L juxta: see juxta- Word lists withjoust Equestrian events, sports and horse racesLawyers joust in the courtroom. Definition to take part in such a tournament Knights joust on the field. Synonyms engage tilt trade blows enter the lists break a lance Definition a combat with lances between two mounted knights an annual reconstruction of medieval jousts and banquets Synonyms match lists set-to combattourney passage of arms Additional synonymsDefinition to compete or fight The two main groups contended for power. Synonyms compete, fight, struggle, clash, contest, strive, emulate, vie, grapple, jostle, skirmish, disputeDefinition to dispute Your former employer has to reply within 14 days in order to contest the case. Synonyms oppose, question, challenge, argue, debate, dispute, object to, litigate, call in or into question Definition a game or battle They were arrested after a chance encounter with security forces near the border. Synonyms battle, fight, action, conflict, clash, dispute, contest, set to (informal), run-in (informal), combat, confrontation, engagement, collision, skirmish, head-to-head, face-off (slang) - journalism
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Additional synonymsDefinition a battle The constitution prevents them from military engagement on foreign soil. Synonyms battle, fight, conflict, action, struggle, clash, contest, encounter, combat, confrontation, skirmish, face-off (slang) He had to fight hard for his place in the team. Synonyms strive, battle, push, struggle, contendDefinition to struggle against (an enemy) in battle or physical combat He was formally disciplined for fighting at work. Synonyms brawl, clash, scrap (informal), exchange blows, struggle, row, tilt, wrestle, feud, grapple, tussle, joust, come to blows, lock horns, fight like Kilkenny cats Definition to make a great effort He strives hard to keep himself very fit. Synonyms try, labour, struggle, fight, attempt, compete, strain, contend, endeavour, go for it (informal), try hard, toil, make every effort, go all out (informal), bend over backwards (informal), do your best, go for broke (slang), leave no stone unturned, bust a gut (informal), do all you can, give it your best shot (informal), jump through hoops (informal), break your neck (informal), exert yourself, make an all-out effort (informal), knock yourself out (informal), do your utmost, do your damnedest (informal), give it your all (informal), rupture yourself (informal) Definition to fight with someone, often for possession of something The shopkeeper struggled with the intruder for some time before the intruder ran off. Synonyms fight, battle, wrestle, grapple, compete, contend, scuffle, lock horns Definition to compete against someone in a jousting contest Synonyms joust, attack, fight, clash, encounter, contend, spar, duel, cross swords, break a lance Definition a jousting contest, esp. in medieval Europe The crowd cheered and the tilt began. Synonyms joust, fight, tournament, lists, clash, set-to (informal), encounter, combat, duel, tourney Definition a contest in which mounted knights fought for a prize a medieval tournament with displays of archery, armour and combat Synonyms joust, the lists, tourney Definition to compete (with someone) The two candidates are vying for the support of the New York voters. Synonyms compete, struggle, contend, contest, strive, be rivals, match yourself against |