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Wrestling

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

📖 Definitions of "Wrestling"

verb
  1. 1

    To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

  2. 2

    To struggle or strive

  3. 3

    To take part in a wrestling match with someone

  4. 4

    To move or lift something with difficulty

noun
  1. 1

    A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.

  2. 2

    A professional tumbling act that emulates the sport of wrestling. Also called "professional wrestling". It is distinguished from sport wrestling — which has strict internationally recognized rules and is conducted on a mat — by being scripted, rehearsed, conducted in a boxing ring rather than on a mat, and televised as entertainment.

  3. 3

    The act of one who wrestles; a struggle to achieve something.

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