English Explanatory Dictionary

dogfight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
  2. A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.
verb
  1. To engage in a battle between fighter planes.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒɡ.faɪt/ [ˈdɔɡ.fʌɪt] [ˈdɑɡ.fʌɪt] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-dogfight.wav

Word forms

dogfight dogfights dogfighting dogfought

Etymology

From dog + fight.

Related words

catfight furball

Derived words

dogfighter

Translations

Finnish: ilmataistelu Finnish: hävittäjätaistelu Finnish: kaartotaistelu French: combat aérien German: Luftkampf Italian: combattimento aereo Norwegian: nærkamp
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