intransitive verb fought, fighting fight′·ing

1. 1. to take part in a physical struggle or battle; struggle
   2. to box, esp. professionally
2. to struggle or work hard in trying to beat or overcome someone or something; contend
3. to argue or quarrel; dispute: often with about or over

Etymology: ME fighten < OE feohtan, akin to Ger fechten < IE base *pek-, to pluck hair or wool > OE feoh (see fee) & L pecten, a comb, pecu, cattle

transitive verb

1. 1. to oppose physically or in battle, as with fists, weapons, etc.
   2. to box with in a contest
2. to try to overcome; struggle against or contend with, as by argument, legislation, etc.
3. to engage in or carry on (a war, conflict, case, etc.)
4. to gain by struggle to fight one's way to the top
5. to cause to fight; manage (a boxer, gamecock, etc.)

noun

1. a physical struggle; battle; combat
2. any struggle, contest, or quarrel
3. power or readiness to fight; pugnacious spirit full of fight

Etymology: ME < OE feoht