Dogfight
noun
A dogfight is a battle between military aircraft in which pilots try to shoot each other down.
The pilots engaged in a fierce dogfight above the battlefield.
Often appears as...
- air superiority
- fighter aircraft
Usage tips
Neutral
air combat, aerial battle, close-quarters combat
noun
An intense and fierce competition or struggle between two or more parties.
The political dogfight over the budget went on for months.
Often appears as...
- heated argument
- struggle for power
Usage tips
Neutral
bitter rivalry, fierce competition, intense struggle
noun
A dogfight is a battle between military aircraft in which pilots try to shoot each other down.
The pilots engaged in a fierce dogfight above the battlefield.
Often appears as...
- air superiority
- fighter aircraft
Usage tips
Neutral
air combat, aerial battle, close-quarters combat
noun
An intense and fierce competition or struggle between two or more parties.
The political dogfight over the budget went on for months.
Often appears as...
- heated argument
- struggle for power
Usage tips
Neutral
bitter rivalry, fierce competition, intense struggle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Understanding dogfights requires knowledge of aerial tactics.
In a dogfight, pilots must be skilled in maneuvering their aircraft.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Spirit
The term can also refer to intense competition in sports.
The dogfight between the two teams kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Dogfight can symbolize any intense confrontation.
In the meeting, the negotiation turned into a dogfight for resources.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Understanding dogfights requires knowledge of aerial tactics.
In a dogfight, pilots must be skilled in maneuvering their aircraft.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Spirit
The term can also refer to intense competition in sports.
The dogfight between the two teams kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Dogfight can symbolize any intense confrontation.
In the meeting, the negotiation turned into a dogfight for resources.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Context
Understanding dogfights requires knowledge of aerial tactics.
In a dogfight, pilots must be skilled in maneuvering their aircraft.
Pro Tip 2/3Competitive Spirit
The term can also refer to intense competition in sports.
The dogfight between the two teams kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Dogfight can symbolize any intense confrontation.
In the meeting, the negotiation turned into a dogfight for resources.
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