"dogfall" meaning in English

See dogfall in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: dogfalls [plural]
Etymology: From dog + fall. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dog|fall}} dog + fall Head templates: {{en-noun}} dogfall (plural dogfalls)
  1. (wrestling) A fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate. Categories (topical): Wrestling Synonyms: dog-fall

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