duel

n 1: a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people

(accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel

over a point of honor [syn: {affaire d'honneur}]

2: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or

groups)

v : fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th

century, men often dueled over small matters"

QUEL

The {query language} used by the {database management system}

{INGRES}.

(1995-01-31)