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.
Aphetic form of about
To contest a bout.
A penalty shootout.
A series of penalty shots during which a tied game is resolved.
A multitable poker tournament in which only the last player on a table goes on to the next.
A match in which both teams score highly.
A decisive battle, especially a gunfight.