Meaning Of The Word Duel

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duel
countable noun: A duel is a formal fight between two people in which they use guns or swords in order to settle a quarrel.
countable noun: You can refer to a conflict between two people or groups as a duel.

duel in American English
a formal fight between two persons armed with deadly weapons: it is prearranged and witnessed by two others, called seconds, one for each combatant
to fight in a duel
noun: a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, esp. to settle a private quarrel

duel in British English
noun: a duel
noun: a prearranged combat with deadly weapons between two people following a formal procedure in the presence of seconds and traditionally fought until one party was wounded or killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving a point of honour
verb: to fight in a duel

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