Dogfight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɒɡ.faɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dogfight is a noun meaning (aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
Meaning
(aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
More Meanings
- A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.
- To engage in a battle between fighter planes.
Example Sentences
Missiles exhausted, the pilot was forced to close and dogfight with his opponent.
The two bi-planes swirled around each other like angry wasps in a violent dogfight.
Word Forms
- dogfights
- dogfighting
- dogfought
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fight, tussle, scuffle, brawl, rumble, warfighting.
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