English to English
dogfight
('d/O/g,f/aI/t
)
noun (n)
- a fiercely disputed contest(noun.event)Example:
Their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them.
A real dogfight for third place.
A prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract.
source: wordnet30 - an aerial engagement between fighter planes(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)(noun.act)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- arrange for an illegal dogfight(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane(verb.competition)source: wordnet30
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