dogfall

1 of 2

noun

1

: a falling in wrestling of both contestants in which neither is given an advantage

2

: an inconclusive result to any kind of contest : draw, tie

3

: a throw of a steer resulting in a position with his feet still under him

dogfall

2 of 2

transitive verb

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-ed/-ing/-s

: to put (a steer) down by roping or bulldogging with his feet under him

Word History

Etymology

Noun

dog entry 1 + fall

First Known Use

Noun

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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