1. past tense of joust; fought on horseback with lances in medieval tournaments
Usage: historical
2. past tense of joust; competed or contended vigorously
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The knights jousted in the tournament for the king’s entertainment.
• Sir Lancelot jousted against his rival at dawn.
• Medieval warriors jousted with heavy lances while riding warhorses.
• The two politicians jousted over tax policy during the debate.
• The lawyers jousted in court over the contract terms.
• They jousted for control of the company’s board of directors.