dogfight
Nouns
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(n) a fiercely disputed contest
- 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
- (n) disorderly fighting rough-and-tumble, scuffle, tussle, hassle,
- (n) an aerial engagement between fighter planes
- (n) a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)
Verbs
- (v) arrange for an illegal dogfight
- (v) engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane