noun
- combat between two knights on horseback with lances
- any contest or competition between rivals
Usage: historical
Usage: figurative
verb
- to engage in combat on horseback with lances
- to compete or contend with someone
Usage: historical
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The medieval festival featured exciting jousts between armored knights.
- Political jousts between the candidates dominated the debate.
- He jousts with his rival in friendly competition.
- The tournament included several jousts throughout the day.
- Their verbal jousts entertained the entire audience.
- She jousts with her brother over who gets the last piece of cake.