Joust (Verb)
Meaning
Joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The knight prepared to joust against the reigning champion in the grand tournament.
- Sir Edward was eager to joust against Sir William, a legendary knight with many victories under his belt.
- As the crowd cheered, the two opponents took their positions, ready to joust against each other on horseback.
- In the finals of the medieval games, Sir James would have to joust against a formidable opponent to claim the title.
- The young knight was determined to joust against the heavyweight champion and prove his worth.