fighting fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

adjective

1. () (military) engaged in or ready for military or naval operations  ( combat-ready , fighting , active )
   (military) engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
    On active duty
   on active duty
    The platoon is combat-ready
   the platoon is combat-ready
    Review the fighting forces
   review the fighting forces
   

noun

1. () The act of fighting; any contest or struggle  ( scrap , combat , fight , fighting )
   the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
    A fight broke out at the hockey game
   a fight broke out at the hockey game
    There was fighting in the streets
   there was fighting in the streets
    The unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
   the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap