"dogfall" meaning in English

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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
    Sense id: en-dogfall-en-noun-ZVLUwLUE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

Inflected forms

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