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cockfight

/ˈkɒk.faɪt/

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noun

/ˈkɒk.faɪt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состязание или бой между двумя петухами, обычно оснащёнными металлическими шпорами, проводимое на арене для петушиных боёв.

A noun referring to a contest or match between two roosters, typically fitted with metal spurs, held in a cockpit.

  1. Cockfighting matchC1formalsport

    A contest in which two roosters, often fitted with sharp metal spurs, fight each other, typically for entertainment or gambling.

    ruПетушиный бой

    • The ancient tradition of cockfighting is now illegal in many countries.
    • Spectators gathered at the cockpit to watch the cockfight.
    • The roosters were specially bred and trained for cockfighting.

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Forms
  • cockfights plural form
  • cockfights' possessive plural form
  • cockfight's possessive singular form