Dogfights

/ˈdɔɡˌfaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dogfight; multiple instances of close aerial combat between fighter aircraft, or multiple instances of dogs fighting each other.

Etymology

Pluralization of 'dogfight' by adding '-s'. The term appears in both military historical accounts and discussions of animal cruelty.

Kelly Says

During the Battle of Britain in WWII, RAF pilots became famous for their dogfighting skills against German Luftwaffe fighters—some pilots engaged in literally dozens of dogfights and somehow survived.

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