joust: Meaning and Definition of

joust

1. a combat in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with blunted lances.
2. this type of combat fought in a highly formalized manner as part of a tournament.
3. tournament.
4. a personal competition or struggle.

1. to contend in a joust or tournament.
2. to contend, compete, or struggle: The candidates will joust in a television debate.