dog
fight
Plural
dogfights
1
an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged
- The film depicted thrilling dogfights between fighter planes in World War II.
- In a dogfight, pilots must use their training to outsmart their opponents.
- The historic dogfights of the early 20th century are still studied by military strategists today.
- Modern dogfights may involve advanced technology, but the fundamental tactics remain similar to those used in the past.
2
a violent confrontation between dogs, often organized illegally
3
disorderly or chaotic fighting between people
Synonyms:
4
a fiercely contested competition or struggle