dogfall

English

Alternative forms
  • dog-fall

Etymology

From dog +‎ fall.

Noun

dogfall (plural dogfalls)

  1. (wrestling) A fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate. [from 19th c.]
    • 1968, Charles Portis, True Grit:
      Lucky Ned Pepper said, “What is your intention? Do you think one on four is a dogfall?”
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