1. a formal fight between two people with weapons, especially to settle a dispute or defend honor
Usage: historical
2. any contest or competition between two people or groups

1. to fight in a duel
Usage: historical
2. to compete directly against someone

Examples

• The two gentlemen agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn.
• Hamilton was killed in a famous duel with Aaron Burr.
• The tennis match became an intense duel between the two champions.
• The candidates dueled over tax policy during the debate.
• The guitarists dueled with impressive solos.
• It was a duel of wits between the detective and the criminal.