dogfight

A noun referring to a fiercely disputed contest, disorderly fighting, an aerial engagement between fighter planes, or a violent fight between dogs, sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ожесточенное состязание, беспорядочную драку, воздушный бой между истребителями или жестокую драку между собаками, иногда организуемую нелегально для развлечения и азартных игр.esSustantivo que designa un combate aéreo entre aviones de combate, así como una pelea violenta y confusa, o una lucha feroz entre perros, a veces organizada ilegalmente para entretenimiento y apuestas.frNom désignant un combat aérien rapproché entre avions de chasse, ou par extension une lutte acharnée et confuse, ainsi qu'un combat de chiens, parfois organisé illégalement pour le jeu et le divertissement.deSubstantiv, das einen erbitterten Wettstreit, eine wilde Schlägerei, einen Luftkampf zwischen Jagdflugzeugen oder einen brutalen Kampf zwischen Hunden bezeichnet, der manchmal illegal zum Vergnügen und für Wetten organisiert wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma briga feroz e desordenada, uma luta entre cães, um combate aéreo entre caças ou uma disputa acirrada.zh名词，指激烈的争斗、混乱的扭打、战斗机之间的空战，或斗狗（有时为娱乐和赌博而非法组织的狗之间的残酷搏斗）。arاسم يدل على معركة جوية بين طائرات مقاتلة، أو قتال عنيف وفوضوي، أو مصارعة بين الكلاب تُنظم أحياناً بشكل غير قانوني للمقامرة والترفيه.

1. Aerial combat B2 formal

   A close-range aerial battle between military aircraft, typically fighter planes.

   • The pilot engaged in a dogfight with the enemy squadron.
   • World War II movies often feature dramatic dogfights in the sky.
   • Modern air forces train extensively for dogfight maneuvers.

   ruВоздушный бойesCombate aéreo cercanofrCombat aérien rapprochédeLuftkampfptCombate aéreozh空战arقتال جوي

2. Fierce contest B2 informal

   A fiercely disputed or competitive contest, often in sports, business, or politics.

   • The election turned into a dogfight between the two leading candidates.
   • The championship game was a real dogfight until the final seconds.
   • The two companies are in a legal dogfight over the patent.

   ruЖестокая борьбаesCompetencia ferozfrLutte acharnéedeerbitterter KampfptDisputa ferozzh激烈争夺arصراع محتدم

   Synonymes: battleclashfightfree-for-allslugfeststruggletussle

3. Disorderly fight B2 informal

   A chaotic, rough, and often violent physical struggle between people or groups.

   • A dogfight broke out in the bar after the argument escalated.
   • The protest turned into a dogfight between rival factions.
   • The alley was the scene of a brutal dogfight last night.

   ruЖестокая дракаesPelea caóticafrMêlée violentedewüste SchlägereiptBriga violentazh混战arعراك فوضوي

   Synonymes: brawlfracasfrayfree-for-allmeleerumblescuffle

4. Illegal dog fighting B2 formal

   A violent and illegal event where dogs are forced to fight each other, often for entertainment and gambling.

   • The police raided an illegal dogfight ring in the warehouse.
   • Animal rights activists work to stop dogfights and rescue the animals involved.
   • Dogfighting is a felony in many countries due to its cruelty.

   ruСобачьи боиesPelea de perros ilegalfrCombat de chiens illégaldeHundekämpfeptRinha de cãeszh斗狗arقتال الكلاب

• dogfights plural form
• dogfights' possessive plural form
• dogfight's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe a close-range aerial battle between military aircraft, or a violent physical struggle between dogs or people.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания ближнего воздушного боя между военными самолётами или жестокой физической схватки между собаками или людьми.esVerbo que describe un combate aéreo cerrado entre aviones militares, o una pelea violenta y confusa entre perros o personas.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire un combat aérien rapproché entre avions militaires, ou une lutte physique violente entre chiens ou entre personnes.deVerb, das einen Nahkampf in der Luft zwischen Militärflugzeugen oder einen heftigen physischen Kampf zwischen Hunden oder Menschen beschreibt.ptVerbo usado para descrever um combate aéreo de curta distância entre aviões militares ou uma luta física feroz entre cães ou pessoas.zh动词，指军用飞机之间的近距离空战，也指狗或人之间激烈的肉搏。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف القتال الجوي القريب بين الطائرات العسكرية، أو عراك عنيف بين الكلاب أو بين البشر.

1. Arrange an illegal dogfight C1 informal

   To organize or set up a fight between dogs, which is a cruel and illegal activity.

   • He was arrested for dogfighting in the basement.
   • They were caught trying to dogfight their pit bulls.
   • The police raided the location where they planned to dogfight.

   ruУстраивать собачьи боиesOrganizar peleas de perros ilegalesfrOrganiser un combat de chiens illégaldeHunde kämpfen lassenptPromover rinha de cãeszh组织斗狗arتنظيم معارك الكلاب

2. Engage in aerial combat C1 formal

   To engage in a close-range aerial battle between fighter aircraft.

   • The pilots were trained to dogfight in simulated missions.
   • During the war, they had to dogfight with enemy planes.
   • The two jets began to dogfight over the ocean.

   ruВести воздушный бойesCombatir en un dogfightfrcombattre en combat aérien rapprochédeLuftkampf führenptTravar combate aéreozh进行空中格斗arخوض قتال جوي

   Synonymes: battleclashduelengagefight

• dogfought past participle
• dogfought past simple
• dogfighting present participle
• dogfights third person singular