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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate.

   "Lucky Ned Pepper said, “What is your intention? Do you think one on four is a dogfall?”"

Example

More examples

"Lucky Ned Pepper said, “What is your intention? Do you think one on four is a dogfall?”"

Etymology

From dog + fall.

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