What is the meaning of dogfight?

noun

  • A fiercely disputed contest.
    • usage: "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"
  • Disorderly fighting.
  • An aerial engagement between fighter planes.
  • A violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling. )

verb

  • Arrange for an illegal dogfight.
  • Engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane. .
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