Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joust
verb
/dʒaʊst/
Definition
A medieval sport in which knights on horseback charge at each other with lances, often in a competition for honor and glory.
Examples
- The knights joust during the festival to entertain the crowd.
- In the debate, the two candidates jousted over their differing viewpoints.
- Historically, knights jousted to win favor from their ladies.
Meaning
To engage in a contest of skill and bravery involving combat with lances while riding horses; often used metaphorically to describe any type of competition or conflict between two parties.
Synonyms
- battle
- compete
- contest
- skirmish
