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Definition of dogfighting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
animalRare involving illegal fights between dogsRare
- The dogfighting ring was discovered by the authorities.
2.
competitionRare characterized by intense competition or struggleRare
- The dogfighting nature of the debate was evident to all.
Noun
1.
animal sportRare blood sport where dogs are forced to fight each otherRare
- Dogfighting is illegal in many countries.
2.
aviationTECH. close-range combat between military aircraftTECH.
- The pilots trained for dogfighting in the simulator.
Origin of dogfighting
Old English, docga (dog) + feohtan (fight)
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aviation
defensive maneuver in dogfighting
illegal activity
person who competes in illegal dogfighting events
aviation
dogfighting maneuver turning towards an attacker
Examples of dogfighting in a sentence
Dogfighting operations are illegal and cruel. The dogfighting spirit of the competition was thrilling. Their dogfighting rivalry pushed them to new heights. The documentary exposed a dogfighting ring operating outside the city. Police raided the barn after receiving tips about dogfighting. Veterans recalled dogfighting over the channel in cramped cockpits.
The jet was designed for dogfighting as well as long-range interception.
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- French:de combats illégaux, combat de chiens, ...
- German:illegal, Hundekampf, ...
- Italian:per combattimenti tra cani, combattimento tra cani, ...
- Spanish:ilegal, pelea de perros, ...
- Portuguese:de combate de cães, luta de cães, ...
- Chinese:斗狗的, 斗狗, ...
- Japanese:犬同士の戦い, 闘犬, ...
- Arabic:خاص بقتال الكلاب, قِتَال الْكِلَاب, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁל קְרָבוֹת כְּלָבִים, קְרָבוֹת כְּלָבִים, ...
- Russian:собачий, собачьи бои, ...
- Ukrainian:собачий, собачі бої, ...
- Hindi:कुत्तों की लड़ाई, कुत्तों को लड़ाने का खूनी खेल, ...
Definition of dogfight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
competitionfierce struggle between competitors
- The election turned into a political dogfight.
2.
militaryTECH. close combat between military aircraftTECH.
- The pilots engaged in a tense dogfight above the clouds..
3.
animalviolent fight between dogs
- Authorities broke up an illegal dogfight in the warehouse.
Verb
1.
aviationintr. TECH. engage in a battle between fighter planesintr. TECH.
- The pilots were trained to dogfight in any weather.
2.
illegal activitytr. arrange illegal fights between dogstr.
- He was arrested for trying to dogfight in the warehouse.
Origin of dogfight
English, dog (canine) + fight (combat)
Examples of dogfight in a sentence
The championship game was a dogfight until the final whistle. A dogfight broke out over the desert. They trained for dogfights in the simulator. The police rescued dogs from a suspected dogfight. No one should attend a dogfight. They learned to dogfight in the simulator before real flights.
The squadron was ready to dogfight at a moment's notice. Authorities discovered a plan to dogfight in the basement. He was caught attempting to dogfight in the abandoned lot.
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- French:lutte acharnée, combattre en vol, ...
- German:Kampf, Luftkämpfe führen, ...
- Italian:duello, duellare, ...
- Spanish:lucha encarnizada, combatir, ...
- Portuguese:luta renhida, combater, ...
- Chinese:恶斗, 进行空战, ...
- Japanese:激戦, ドッグファイトをする, ...
- Arabic:صراع شرس, اِشْتَبَكَ جَوِّيًّا, ...
- Hebrew:מַאֲבָק עִיקֵּשׁ, לְהִלָּחֵם בְּקְרָב אֲוִירִי, ...
- Russian:битва, сражаться, ...
- Ukrainian:битва, вести бій, ...
- Hindi:घमासान, लड़ाई करना, ...
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