Dogfight

usgb/ˈdɔɡ.faɪt/
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.
Visual representation of "dogfight" - A dogfight is a battle between military aircraft in which pilots try to shoot each other down.

Often appears as...

  • air superiority
  • fighter aircraft

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Neutral

air combat, aerial battle, close-quarters combat

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Military Context

Understanding dogfights requires knowledge of aerial tactics.

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In a dogfight, pilots must be skilled in maneuvering their aircraft.
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Competitive Spirit

The term can also refer to intense competition in sports.

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The dogfight between the two teams kept fans on the edge of their seats.
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Metaphorical Use

Dogfight can symbolize any intense confrontation.

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In the meeting, the negotiation turned into a dogfight for resources.
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