Definition of combat

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Combat (n.) An engagement of no great magnitude; or one in which the parties engaged are not armies.

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Battel :: Battel (n.) A single combat; as, trial by battel. See Wager of battel, under Wager..
Combatant :: Combatant (a.) Contending; disposed to contend.
Duel :: Duel (v. i. & t.) To fight in single combat.
Fray :: Fray (n.) Affray; broil; contest; combat.
Encounter :: Encounter (v. i.) To meet face to face; to have a meeting; to meet, esp. as enemies; to engage in combat; to fight; as, three armies encountered at Waterloo..
Darrain :: Darrain (v. t.) To fight out; to contest; to decide by combat.
Spar :: Spar (v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box..
Hors De Combat :: Hors de combat () Out of the combat; disabled from fighting.
Hellanodic :: Hellanodic (n.) A judge or umpire in games or combats.
Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) In the English naval service, the second rank attained by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination, he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant..
Tournament :: Tournament (n.) A mock fight, or warlike game, formerly in great favor, in which a number of combatants were engaged, as an exhibition of their address and bravery; hence, figuratively, a real battle..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement..
Intercombat :: Intercombat (n.) Combat.
Fighter :: Fighter (n.) One who fights; a combatant; a warrior.
Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To enter into or maintain a hostile contest; to struggle; to combat; especially, to strive or contend on equal terms or with success; to match; to equal; -- usually followed by with..
Chappion :: Chappion (n.) One who engages in any contest; esp. one who in ancient times contended in single combat in behalf of another's honor or rights; or one who acts or speaks in behalf of a person or a cause; a defender; an advocate; a hero.
Combatable :: Combatable (a.) Such as can be, or is liable to be, combated; as, combatable foes, evils, or arguments..
Tilt :: Tilt (n.) A military exercise on horseback, in which the combatants attacked each other with lances; a tournament..
Knockdown :: Knockdown (n.) A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal..
Antagonist :: Antagonist (n.) One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent..
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