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Definition of duel



Overview of noun duel

The noun duel has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) duel, affaire d'honneur

(a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor)

2. (1) duel

(any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups))


Overview of verb duel

The verb duel has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. duel

(fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters")