Duel - definition, pronunciation, transcription
- any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
They engaged in a duel of wits.
...a duel for the title of captain of the team...
He accepted the challenge to duel.
Legislators dueled over the tax increases.
The two runners dueled for the lead.
The officer challenged him to a duel.
In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters
The duel will be held on neutral ground.
...challenged the dastardly varlet to a duel...
present participle: duelling
past tense: duelled
past participle: duelled