duel

Meanings

• noun

  A formal combat between two people, especially with swords or other weapons.

  - "The duel between the two knights was a spectacle for the villagers."
  - "The duel ended with the death of one of the combatants."

• noun

  A contest or competition between two individuals or teams, especially in a particular activity.

  - "The sales duel between Company A and Company B was intense."
  - "The tennis duel between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was epic."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈd(j)uəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duel
duel , newel , fuel , cool , rule , school , pool , ghoul , mule , cruel , fool , pool , stool , rule , duel

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Variants

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duel , duels , dueled , dueler , duelers , dueling , duelist , duelists , duelled , dueller , duellers , duelling , duellist , duellists

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Etymology

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From Old French duel, from dis, two + eu, exchanging, from eulx, you. Originally, a duel was a contest or trial between two parties.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'duel' comes from the Old French word 'duel', which means 'exchanging blows'.

2. The first recorded duel took place in 1284 between two knights, Hugues de Lusignan and Oliver de Termes, in France.

3. In some countries, dueling is still legal, but it is heavily regulated and carries severe penalties for those who engage in it.

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Related Concepts

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1. sword fight: A physical combat using swords as weapons.

2. pistol duel: A combat using firearms, especially pistols.

3. verbal duel: A contest of wit and words between two individuals.

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Culture

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The duel has been a significant part of literature and art, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been depicted in various forms, such as sword fights, pistol duels, and even verbal duels. The duel has also been used as a symbol of honor, chivalry, and courage.

How to Memorize "duel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two people facing each other, swords in hand, ready to duel.
   - Visualize two teams competing against each other in a contest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duel' with the image of a sword fight.
   - Associate the word 'duel' with a competition between two individuals or teams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dueling Dudes' to remember the meaning of 'duel'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Two People Contesting' to remember the meaning of 'duel'.

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