duel
Translation
duel, contest
Examples
They fought a duel with pistols.
They fought a duel with pistols.
It was a verbal duel between the politicians.
It was a verbal duel between the politicians.
Grammar Patterns
((a duel between A and B)) a fight between two people/groups It was a duel between the two best players.
((a duel with sb.)) a fight with someone He fought a duel with his rival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fight, contest, showdown
Etymology
From Latin 'duellum' (war), later associated with 'duo' (two), hence a fight between two people.
Memory Tips
'Duel' sounds like 'dual', meaning two. A duel is a fight between two people.