Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dogfight | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scuffle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dogfight (noun) | scuffle (noun) |
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a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling) | disorderly fighting |
an aerial engagement between fighter planes | an unceremonious and disorganized struggle |
disorderly fighting | a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling |
a fiercely disputed contest |
dogfight (verb) | scuffle (verb) |
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engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane | fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters |
arrange for an illegal dogfight | walk by dragging one's feet |