duke

/duk/
verb
  1. To fight or box, especially with fists.
    • The two boys decided to duke it out after school.
    • They used to duke for fun, but now they take boxing lessons.
    • In the movie, the hero had to duke with the villain in a dark alley.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A nobleman of the highest rank, below a prince or king.
    • The duke lived in a large castle with many servants.
    • In some countries, a duke inherits his title from his father.
    • The queen appointed a new duke to govern the region.
  2. A title given to a person as an honor, often for public service.
    • He was proud to be called the Duke of Wellington.
    • The famous general was made a duke after winning the war.
    • Many modern dukes do not have political power but keep the title.
  3. A type of cherry, especially a large, dark red one.
    • The duke cherry is known for its rich flavor and deep color.
    • She used duke cherries to make a delicious pie.
    • We picked a basket of sweet duke cherries from the orchard.
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