joust
noun
a combat in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with blunted lances.
have jousted
-
present perfectof joust.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In recent months, Mr. Berlusconi’s loyalists have jousted to take the helm.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Some who have jousted with Putin for years saw a man looking for a way out.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
These two have jousted through words and tweets in recent years over things like satellite camps, and now they go head-to-head for the first time in their respective coaching careers.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 31, 2019
Neither senator lacks for self-confidence, and they have jousted over both the policy and the political fallout of those ideas, often talking past each other in a bid to win support from their fellow Republicans.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2017
“I can hold my own against any man, and have jousted fairly in my time,” he thought to himself, and touched his sword.
From The Dragon of Wantley His Tale by Stewardson, John
