duel in Latin
duel in Latin is duellum — duel means a prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
duel in Latin
duellum
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
What does "duel" mean?
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noun A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
"The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn."
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noun Any intense contest or struggle between two competing sides.
"The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round."
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verb To fight a duel, or to compete fiercely with someone.
"The two swordsmen dueled until one was disarmed."
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duel in a sentence
- The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn.
- The chess match turned into a duel of nerves in the final round.
- It became a duel between the two candidates for every undecided voter.
- The two swordsmen dueled until one was disarmed.
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What is "duel" in Latin?
"duel" in Latin is duellum. duel means: A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
How do you use "duel" in a sentence?
Example: "The two officers agreed to settle their dispute with a duel at dawn." In Latin, "duel" is duellum.
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