1. the practice of fighting formal combats between two people with weapons to settle a dispute
Usage: historical

1. present participle of duel; engaging in a formal combat or contest

Examples

• Duelling was common among gentlemen in the 18th century.
• The practice of duelling was eventually outlawed in most countries.
• Hamilton died in a famous duelling incident with Aaron Burr.
• The two swordsmen were duelling at dawn.
• Duelling pistols were carefully crafted weapons.
• The knights were duelling for the lady’s honor.
• Modern fencing evolved from historical duelling techniques.