A contest or competitive trial of skill in a particular sport, game, or other activity, in which two or more players, teams, or (less commonly)…

A race or contest. Obsolete.

A challenge to contest or rivalry; a display of rivalry or emulation; a contest or competition. Occasionally const. of. (Very common in 17th cent.)

transferred. Any contest or encounter.

An argument, dispute, or contest; (in early use) esp. a contest of wit, an exchange of repartee. Obsolete.

a competition in which each tries to outdo the other.

The practice of engaging in duels (in various senses).

A duel (literal and figurative). Obsolete.

A round at fighting; a contest, match, trial of strength, physical or intellectual.

A confrontation or contest between two people or parties.

A contest for the acquisition of something; a match to determine relative excellence; a trial of ability in order to decide the superiority or…

gen. A lively bout or session of a particular activity, in which the participants seem to vie to outdo each other.

figurative. An encounter or trial of strength.

Amicable conflict, as between competitors for a prize or distinction; competition.

= rencounter, n. 1c. Now rare.

A fierce contest or fight; contention, open disagreement. Obsolete.

A struggle. rare.

Chiefly colloquial. Originally: a prizefight, boxing match, or the like. Later more generally: a contest, a competition; a fight; an argument.

A challenge contest.

A vigorous struggle or conflict.

= competition, n. 2.

A cookery competition, esp. one between non-professional contestants. Cf. bake-off, n.

Originally British. The contest to win a league or championship by building up the greatest total of points over the course of the season.