Duel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Duel ( noun )

1. A fight between two people, typically a formal one with weapons, in the presence of witnesses.
2. A contest or competition between two people or teams.

Origin:

From old french dueil, from latin duellum, from bellum "war".

Examples:

1. The two men fought a duel with swords at dawn.
2. The two rivals engaged in a duel for the championship title.
3. The two teams engaged in a fierce duel on the field.
4. The two politicians engaged in a verbal duel on the debate stage.
5. The two chefs engaged in a cook-off duel in the kitchen.

(As a verb)

Duel ( verb )

1. A fight between two people, typically a formal one with weapons, in the presence of witnesses.
2. A contest or competition between two people or teams.

Origin:

From old french dueil, from latin duellum, from bellum "war".

Examples:

1. The two men fought a duel with swords at dawn.
2. The two rivals engaged in a duel for the championship title.
3. The two teams engaged in a fierce duel on the field.
4. The two politicians engaged in a verbal duel on the debate stage.
5. The two chefs engaged in a cook-off duel in the kitchen.