Clues for the word "FIGHT"

We've had 63 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 120 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on March 30, 2026.

Definition of fight

v. i. - To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against.
v. i. - To act in opposition to anything; to struggle against; to contend; to strive; to make resistance.
v. t. - To carry on, or wage, as a conflict, or battle; to win or gain by struggle, as one's way; to sustain by fighting, as a cause.
v. t. - To contend with in battle; to war against; as, they fought the enemy in two pitched battles; the sloop fought the frigate for three hours.
v. t. - To cause to fight; to manage or maneuver in a fight; as, to fight cocks; to fight one's ship.
v. i. - A battle; an engagement; a contest in arms; a combat; a violent conflict or struggle for victory, between individuals or between armies, ships, or navies, etc.
v. i. - A struggle or contest of any kind.
v. i. - Strength or disposition for fighting; pugnacity; as, he has a great deal of fight in him.
v. i. - A screen for the combatants in ships.