<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A combat in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with blunted lances.</li><li>This type of combat fought in a highly formalized manner as part of a tournament.</li><li>Jousts, a tournament.</li><li>A personal competition or struggle.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object)<ul><li>To contend in a joust or tournament.</li><li>To contend, compete, or struggle: The candidates will joust in a television debate.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>