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Vocabulary Entry
joust
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To engage in a competition or combat, especially in the context of medieval sports involving knights on horseback.
Example Sentences
"The knights joust at the tournament each year."
"In the festival, two skilled horsemen jousted for the king's favor."
"She watched as the contestants jousted fiercely in the arena."
N
noun
A sporting contest in which two mounted knights try to knock each other off their horses with a lance.
Example Sentences
"The joust captivated the audience with its thrilling displays of bravery."
"During the joust, the crowd cheered for their favorite knight."
"The historical reenactment featured a grand joust complete with costumes and armor."