Meaning is Loading.....
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Gmail Share More

Show English Meaning
(↑)

Noun(1) a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds(2) any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups(3) a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor(4) any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals orgroups)(5) fight
Verb(1) fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman(2) fight a duel(3) as over one's honor or a woman

Show Examples
(↑)

(1) In 1972 the two had fought out an epic duel for the Open championship at Muirfield.(2) He entered into a verbal duel with his officer and later opened indiscriminate fire at him.(3) To take the gold, Carter engaged in a head-to-head duel with his countryman, world champion Bevan Docherty.(4) shall we duel over this?(5) The President won a clear victory in the second encounter - the month-long duel of the political conventions.(6) The pairs contest was an exciting duel between China and Canada.(7) He quickly apologized, but the rather impetuous soldier demanded that the matter be settled in a sword duel .(8) two eminent critics engaged in a verbal duel(9) When fighting out an epic duel with Courier in the Australian Open a few years ago Sampras appeared on the verge of collapse from cramp.(10) Any civil disputes, in future, will be settled via a duel .(11) He turns aggressive and a verbal duel follows, shattering any semblance of peace that remains.(12) he won by a short head after a great final-furlong duel(13) Their betrothal is interrupted by an argument between their fathers and Guido has to defend the family honour in a duel , killing Lotario.(14) Their semi-final duel with Banbridge at Rifle Park was always going to a special day and the Banbridge men made sure that all the stops were pulled out to impress both on and off the pitch.(15) The ruling is incapable of ending the duel between the opposition and the ruling party.(16) Falvelon's victory in the Sprint came after a testing duel in the final furlong with American challenger Morluc.
Related Words
(1) fight a duel
Synonyms
Noun
1. affair of honor
2. single combat
4. confrontation
5. face-off
6. shoot-out


Verb
7. fight a duel
8. fight
9. battle
10. combat
11. contend


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Do you know what I learned,
losing that duel?

Do you know what I learned, losing that DUEL?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7


You can't
have a duel.

You can't have a DUEL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 17


He almost killed Petyr in a duel.

He almost killed Petyr in a DUEL.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 5


I see no other option than
to challenge you to a duel.

I see no other option than to challenge you to a DUEL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 17


They shoved each other
and threatened to duel

They shoved each other and threatened to DUEL

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3


Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension
Common Translations

How to use BDWord

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History