COCKFIGHTING


Meaning of COCKFIGHTING in English

n.

Contest in which gamecocks, often fitted with metal spurs, are pitted against each other.

Fights are usually to the death. An ancient and widespread sport, cockfighting traditionally involves betting on single matches or a series of pairings. Though many countries have banned or restricted it, the laws are not always strictly enforced and illegal matches are often held privately.

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