In medieval times, when two knights on horseback jousted, they fought against each other using long spears called lances. Knights joust and frolic. + jousting joust·ing medieval jousting tournaments
When two or more people or organizations joust, they compete to see who is better. lawyers joust in the courtroom The oil company jousts with Esso for lead position in UK sales. = dispute
[ 'jaust sometimes 'j& ] (intransitive verb.) 14th century. Middle English, from Middle French juster to unite, joust, from Vulgar Latin juxtare, from Latin juxta near; akin to Latin jungere to join; more at YOKE.