1. the practice of fighting formal combats between two people with weapons to settle a dispute
Usage: historical

1. relating to or involving a duel or formal combat
2. competing or conflicting with each other

Examples

• Dueling was common among gentlemen in the 18th century.
• The politician challenged his opponent to settle their differences through dueling.
• Dueling pistols were carefully crafted weapons used in formal combat.
• The two companies engaged in dueling advertising campaigns.
• Dueling banjos filled the air at the folk music festival.
• The senators gave dueling speeches on the Senate floor.
• Hamilton died in a famous dueling incident with Aaron Burr.