a fiercely disputed contest; their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them; a real dogfight for third place; a prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract'

disorderly fighting

[ Syn: hassle , scuffle , tussle , rough-and-tumble ]

an aerial engagement between fighter planes

a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)

arrange for an illegal dogfight

engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane