To try someone's skill in the use of the sword. / (figuratively) To match one's abilities against an antagonist's.

(vulgar, figuratively) A situation in which people (usually men) compete, often over superficial characteristics, to demonstrate their worthiness, power, etc.

plural of dick-measuring contest

plural of σ-finite measure

To fall or be thrown down at full length.

present participle of do by half-measures

simple past tense of do by half-measures

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of do by half-measures

past participle of do by half-measures

Alternative form of do by halves