single combat

noun

Meaning

A duel between single representatives of opposing armies, with the outcome accepted as the battle's outcome.

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Related words

close combat(English)knife fight(English)fight to the death(English)gunfight(English)duel(English)campfight(English)gunfighting(English)fight(English)

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