cockfight

cock·fight

C0445600 (kŏk′fīt′)n. An illegal, organized fight between gamecocks, often fitted with metal gaffs, that is arranged as a spectacle.

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cock′fight′ing adj. & n.

cockfight

(ˈkɒkˌfaɪt) n (Gambling, except Cards) a fight between two gamecocks fitted with sharp metal spurs ˈcockˌfighting n

cock•fight

(ˈkɒkˌfaɪt)

n. a fight between specially bred gamecocks usu. fitted with spurs. [1485–95] cock′fight`ing, n.

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Noun

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cockfight - a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffsmatch - a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

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