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A battle; an attempt to overcome or defeat by physical means; a contest with natural or other weapons.
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Any contest or struggle.
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A bulkhead or other screen designed for the protection of the men during a battle; a bulwark. See close-fights.
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Power or inclination for fighting.
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Synonyms Conflict, Combat, etc. (see battle); fray, affray, encounter, affair, brush.
To engage in battle or in single combat; contend in arms; attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an adversary by physical means.
To contend in any way; struggle for the gaining of an end; strive vigorously: as, to fight against disease; to fight in a political campaign.
To contend with in battle; war against: as, they fought the enemy in two pitched battles.
To contend against in any manner.
To carry on or wage, as a battle or other contest.
To win or gain by battle or contest of any kind; sustain by fighting.
To cause to fight; manage or manœuver in a fight: as, to fight cocks; to fight one's ship.