dogfall

dogfall
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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