duel n 1: a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor [syn: {affaire d'honneur}] 2: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) v : fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters" [also: {duelling}, {duelled}] duelled See {duel}