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duke

/djuːk/

/duːk/

dukenoun

dukes

/djuːk/

/duːk/

Translations

герцог

The duke attended the royal banquet.

Герцог присутствовал на королевском банкете.

Definitions

A male holding the highest hereditary title in the British and certain other peerages, ranking just below a prince.

The Duke of Cambridge attended the royal event with his family.

A nobleman of the highest rank in some European countries.

The duke was known for his vast estates and influence in the region.

A leader or chief, especially in a military context (historical usage).

The duke led his troops into battle with great courage.

A fist (slang, usually used in the plural “dukes”).

He warned his rival to put up his dukes before the first punch was thrown.

Synonyms

dukeverb

duked

Past Simple

duked

Past Participle

duking

Gerund

/djuːk/

/duːk/

Translations

драться

They decided to duke it out in the ring.

Они решили драться на ринге.

Additional translations

склочничать

Definitions

To engage in a fight or brawl, especially with fists.

The two boxers duked it out in the ring until the final bell.

Synonyms

dukeadjective

Used attributively to describe something relating to a duke; synonymous with “ducal”.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a duke or dukes; ducal.

The duke household maintained a tradition of formal dinners.

Synonyms