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dogfight in German

dogfight in German is Luftkampf, Hundekampf — dogfight means a close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.

dogfight in German

Luftkampf
noun
(aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
Hundekampf
noun
A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.

What does "dogfight" mean?

  1. noun A close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.
    "The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war."
  2. verb To fight another aircraft in close aerial combat.
    "The two jets dogfought for several minutes before one broke off."

dogfight in a sentence

  • The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war.
  • The two jets dogfought for several minutes before one broke off.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dogfight" in German?

"dogfight" in German is Luftkampf, Hundekampf. dogfight means: A close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.

How do you use "dogfight" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war." In German, "dogfight" is Luftkampf, Hundekampf.

Are there other ways to say "dogfight" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "dogfight": Luftkampf, Hundekampf.

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