3 entries under this word

Justle

Jūs'tle, v. i.

verbintransitive

(jūs'l), v. i. [Written also jostle.] [Diminutive of just, v. i., q. v.] To run against; to encounter; to strike against; to clash.

The chariots shall rage in the streets; they shall justle one against another in the broad ways. Nah. ii. 4.

Jŭs'tle, v. t.

verbtransitive

(jŭs'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. JUSTLED; p. pr. & vb. n. JUSTLING.] To push; to drive; to force by rushing against;— commonly followed by off or out.

We justled one another out, and disputed the post for a great while. Addison.

No evangelical precept justles out that of a lawful self-preservation. South.

Jūs'tle, n.

noun

n. An encounter or shock.