dog·fight 
/ˈdɑ:gˌfaɪt/ noun
plural dog·fights /ˈdɑ:gˌfaɪt/ noun [count] 1 : a fight between dogs 2 : a fight between fighter planes that are flying close to each other
▪ He was shot down in a dogfight over enemy territory. 3 : a fierce fight or struggle between people or groups
▪ The election has turned into a real dogfight.
▪ He was shot down in a dogfight over enemy territory.
▪ The election has turned into a real dogfight.
