1. a combat between two knights on horseback using lances
Usage: historical
2. any competition or contest between rivals

1. to engage in a joust or combat on horseback
Usage: historical
2. to compete or contend with someone

Examples

• The medieval knights prepared for the joust at dawn.
• Spectators cheered as the two warriors began to joust.
• The political debate became a verbal joust between the candidates.
• The two companies continued to joust for market dominance.
• At the Renaissance fair, actors would joust for entertainment.
• The lawyers seemed to joust over every minor detail.
• The tournament featured several exciting jousts throughout the day.