A contest to compare skill or strength; a test or match where participants measure each other's ability.
隣町のチームと腕比べの試合をすることになった。
We've arranged a match with the neighboring town's team to test our skills.
大会では若手と腕比べをして良い経験ができた。
At the tournament I tested myself against younger competitors and gained good experience.
腕比べのつもりで先輩に勝負を挑んだ。
I challenged my senior to a contest just to measure our abilities.