DOGFALL


Meaning of DOGFALL in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: dog (I) + fall

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

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

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

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