cockfight
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Definition
Noun: A cockfight is a formal match or contest held in a special arena (cockpit) between two specially bred and trained roosters (gamecocks). The birds are typically fitted with sharp metal spurs, called gaffs, on their legs. The fight continues until one bird is unable to continue or is killed.
Usage
The word cockfight refers specifically to the organized event or contest itself. It is used as a countable noun.
Examples
- The illegal cockfight was raided by police.
- Gambling on a cockfight is common in some regions.
- He attended a cockfight during his travels.
Advanced Usage
- To stage/hold a cockfight: To organize and conduct such an event.
- The authorities discovered a barn where they were staging illegal cockfights.
Variants and Related Words
- Cockfighting (noun): The activity or practice of organizing and conducting cockfights.
- Cockfighting is a controversial tradition in some cultures.
- Gamecock (noun): A rooster specifically bred and trained for fighting.
- Cockpit (noun): The enclosed ring or area where a cockfight takes place.
Synonyms
- Bird fight: A more general, less common term.
- Gamecock match: A descriptive synonym focusing on the birds involved.
Notes on Meaning
The term cockfight refers exclusively to the contest between roosters. It does not refer to fights between other types of birds or animals. The practice is illegal in many countries due to animal welfare concerns.
Noun
- a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs