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