dogfall
dogfall · dogfalls
A fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same timeA fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate.
Meaning
1 sensesA fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate.
Origin
From dog + fall.From dog + fall.
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