bout

A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness.

a bout of drought

a coughing bout

A boxing match.

An Italian boxer abandoned her bout at the Paris Olympics after only 46 seconds on Thursday, refusing to continue after taking a heavy punch from an Algerian opponent who had been disqualified from last year’s world championships over questions about her eligibility to compete in women’s sports.

An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.

A roller derby match.

A fighting competition.

Then they had bouts of wrestling and of cudgel play, so that every day they gained in skill and strength.

To contest a bout.

Apheretic form of about.

They're talking bout you!

Maddy is bout to get beat up!