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dogfighting

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A blood sport in which dogs fight with one another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Dogfighting is illegal in most countries.

Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Close combat between two military aircraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, war

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of dogfight

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: κυνομαχία (kynomachía) — blood sport