dogfall

English

Alternative forms

• dog-fall

Etymology

Fromdog+‎fall.

Noun

dogfall(pluraldogfalls)

1. (wrestling)Afallin which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, anytieorstalemate.[from 19th c.]
   • 1968,Charles Portis,True Grit:

     Lucky Ned Pepper said, “What is your intention? Do you think one on four is adogfall?”