dogfight Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun 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
2. noun disorderly fighting
   tussle; hassle; scuffle; rough-and-tumble.
   
3. noun an aerial engagement between fighter planes
   
4. noun a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)
   
5. verb arrange for an illegal dogfight
   
6. verb engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane
   

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