A fighting competition.
A roller derby match.
A bulge or widening in a musical instrument, such as either of the two characteristic bulges of a guitar.
An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.
A boxing match.
A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant.
To contest a bout.
Aphetic form of about
A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
To engage in battle using small arms.