joust (Meaning)
joust (n)
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
joust (v)
joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
joust (v. i.)
To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.
Synonyms & Antonyms of joust
joust Sentence Examples
- The knights prepared their horses and lances for the joust, eager to prove their prowess in combat.
- The crowd cheered wildly as the two armored knights charged toward each other on their steeds, spears aimed at each other's shields.
- With a thunderous crash, the lances collided, sending splinters of wood flying through the air and unseating one of the knights from his saddle.
- The jousting tournament lasted for several days, with knights from all over the realm competing for honor and glory.
- The king declared the winner of the joust to be the knight who had won the most matches and demonstrated the most skill in combat.
- The joust was a popular form of entertainment in medieval times, often held as part of a larger festival or celebration.
- Jousting required great strength, agility, and horsemanship, and it was considered a noble and honorable sport.
- The joust was eventually replaced by other forms of combat, such as duels and melee, but it remains a popular and iconic symbol of the medieval era.
- Some modern re-enactment groups still practice jousting, using replicas of medieval armor and weapons.
- The joust is a reminder of a bygone era, a time when knights and chivalry were held in high esteem.
FAQs About the word joust
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The knights prepared their horses and lances for the joust, eager to prove their prowess in combat.
The crowd cheered wildly as the two armored knights charged toward each other on their steeds, spears aimed at each other's shields.
With a thunderous crash, the lances collided, sending splinters of wood flying through the air and unseating one of the knights from his saddle.
The jousting tournament lasted for several days, with knights from all over the realm competing for honor and glory.
