dogfight
NOUNVERB
/dɔɡ,faɪt/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
dogfight is a valid 8-letter word worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2O1G2F4I1G2H4T1
2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 =17 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 34TRIPLE WORD → 51
MEANING
What does dogfight mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
Disorderly fighting.
SYNONYMS
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2
A fiercely disputed contest.
“their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them”
“a real dogfight for third place”
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3
An aerial engagement between fighter planes.
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RELATED
4
A violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling).
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VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Arrange for an illegal dogfight.
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2
Engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane.
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