jouster
/ˈdʒaʊstər/
noun
- A person who takes part in a joust, especially a knight on horseback.
- Each jouster wore heavy armor to protect himself during the contest.
- The jouster raised his lance and charged at his opponent.
- She became a skilled jouster after years of practice.
- A person who competes or argues with others in a spirited way.
- In the courtroom, she was a fierce jouster for her clients.
- He was a verbal jouster, always ready for a debate.
- The two journalists were known as jousters in the world of political commentary.
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