jousted; jousting; jousts
Definition of joust
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to fight on horseback as a knight or man-at-arms
b
: to engage in combat with lances on horseback
2
: to engage in combat or competition as if in a joust
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joust
nounDefinition of joust (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a combat on horseback between two knights with lances especially as part of a tournament
2
: a personal combat or competition : struggle
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The first known use of joust was in the 14th century
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