Dogfought

/ˈdɔɡˌfɔt/ past tense of dogfight

Definition

Engaged in close aerial combat; fought using dogfighting maneuvers and tactics.

Etymology

Irregular past tense of the verb 'dogfight'. Following standard English patterns for '-ight' verbs (like 'fight' → 'fought', 'light' → 'lit'), though 'dogfight' is relatively modern.

Kelly Says

Pilots who 'dogfought' against enemies in WWII became legendary—many were only 18 or 19 years old, making split-second life-or-death decisions at 400 mph, and their stories became the basis for modern air combat training.

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