Synonyms for battle royal


Grammar : Noun


Définition of battle royal

  • noun fierce fight
Example sentences :
  • The result was a battle royal that might have put to shame two Bengal tigers.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • "I expect the worst that has happened may be a battle royal with old Ketch," said he.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Her head went down and her back humped, and she settled to a battle royal.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • They had now gained their feet, and were engaged in battle royal.
  • Extract from : « The Khaki Boys at Camp Sterling » by Josephine Chase
  • When we leave, there will be a battle royal between them and the buzzards for the beef.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • Two dogs would rush in and start a battle royal on the floor.
  • Extract from : « Occasion for Disaster » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • This increasing viciousness one day culminated in a battle royal.
  • Extract from : « Sawdust & Spangles » by W. C. Coup
  • "I think she is, but in a battle royal I bet on Tweedles," and so I did.
  • Extract from : « Back at School with the Tucker Twins » by Nell Speed
  • When I did get hold of her it was a battle royal to get her back to the pier.
  • Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road » by Hildegard G. Frey
  • Silverwhite did not delay, but set his dogs at the sea-dogs, and they had a battle royal.
  • Extract from : « The Swedish Fairy Book » by Various

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