dogfall

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?”