DOGFIGHT
dogfight
(noun) a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)
dogfight
(noun) an aerial engagement between fighter planes
hassle, scuffle, tussle, dogfight, rough-and-tumble
(noun) disorderly fighting
dogfight
(noun) a fiercely disputed contest; “their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them”; “a real dogfight for third place”; “a prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract”
dogfight
(verb) engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane
dogfight
(verb) arrange for an illegal dogfight
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dogfight (plural dogfights)
A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
A fight between dogs.
Verb
dogfight (third-person singular simple present dogfights, present participle dogfighting, simple past and past participle dogfought)
To engage in a battle between fighter planes.
Source: Wiktionary