"dogfight" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dogfight [singular], dogfights [plural]
Etymology: dog + fight Etymology templates: {{compound|dog|fight}} dog + fight Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dogfight is a close combat between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
    Sense id: simple-dogfight-en-noun-ErXc-vmf Categories (other): Aviation, Military
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