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joust

/dʒoʊst/ verb · British & US
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What does joust mean?

verb

To engage in a medieval contest on horseback, in which two armored knights on horseback charge at each other with lances. To engage in a contest or competition, especially a mock battle.

Example

"The knights jousted in the tournament, their lances shattering on impact."

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