noun
dueling
noun
1
The practice or act of fighting a duel.
"Dueling was outlawed in most of Europe by the late 19th century."
How to Use Dueling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking part in duels, or (loosely) going head-to-head with someone.
Common pairings
dueling pistols
dueling banjos
a dueling scar
Word Forms
duelings plural
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Rhymes for dueling
feeling
peeling
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fueling
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yodeling
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