joust

[US]/dʒaʊst/
[UK]/dʒaʊst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a combat between two mounted knights using lances
vi. engage in a combat between two mounted knights using lances

Phrases & Collocations

medieval jousting

jousting tournament

Example Sentences

the guerrillas jousted for supremacy.

a politician who relishes a joust with reporters.

The heavy lance is a "Shock" weapon.It's purpose is to unhorse a rider in single combat, such as in the "joust for peace";

The rest of the room contained only a broken quintain and a few other pieces of discarded jousting furniture.

knights jousting in a medieval tournament

the two opponents engaged in a fierce joust

jousting is a popular event at Renaissance fairs

a skilled jouster knows how to handle a lance

the crowd cheered as the knights prepared to joust

the joust ended in a draw

knights often wear elaborate armor for jousting

jousting requires strength, skill, and precision

the jousting competition is fierce this year

the jousters rode towards each other with lances raised

Real-world Examples

King Arthur's knights could have jousted on this table.

Source: newsroom

" I want to win the joust, " the knight said finally.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

I hear the King wants to joust today.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

The joust was a contest at the Royal Fair.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

Meet me at the jousting field at midnight.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

The two parties jousted over the need for action vs. border enforcement.

Source: PBS English News

" Should we joust for them again" ? Penny asked one night.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

" It's almost time for the joust, Cat, " he whispered.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

No " towering" controversies for cities and towns to " joust" over day and " knight" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

" His Grace wants his white courser on the morrow, " Jaime said. " For his jousting lesson" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

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