Dogfall

Origin

From dog + fall.

Full definition of dogfall

Noun

1. (wrestling) A fall in which both wrestlers touch the ground at the same time; hence, in extended use, any tie or stalemate. from 19th c.
• 1968, Charles Portis, True Grit:Lucky Ned Pepper said, “What is your intention? Do you think one on four is a dogfall?”