dogfight

Noun · Verb

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

1. 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”
2. disorderly fightingSynonyms: hasslescuffletusslerough-and-tumble
3. an aerial engagement between fighter planes
4. a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)

Verb (2)

1. arrange for an illegal dogfight
2. engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane