ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.
  2. 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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fight, tussle, scuffle, brawl, rumble, warfighting.

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