dukes

UK
/djuːks/
US
/duːks/

Translations

dukenoun

dukes

pl

dukes
pl
UK
/djuːk/
US
/duːk/
The duke attended the royal banquet.
Герцог присутствовал на королевском банкете.
dukeverb

dukes

duked
Past Simple
duked
Past Participle
duking
Gerund
UK
/djuːk/
US
/duːk/
They decided to duke it out in the ring.
Они решили драться на ринге.
Additional translations

Definitions

dukenoun
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.
dukeverb
To engage in a fight or brawl, especially with fists.
The two boxers duked it out in the ring until the final bell.