Joust Definition & Meaning

joust
noun
  1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
verb
  1. joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

"Joust" in song lyrics

See how joust is used in real songs:

  • "Coincide tight with might of urban joust"
    Arsonists — Respect the Unexpected
  • "Bought a raze to joust"
    DM & Jemini f/ Prince Po — Copy Cats
  • "I'm a knight in shinin armor, I rhyme, not joust"
    M.C. Shan — Never Rock a Party

Usage tips for "joust"

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