Word
wrestler
US/ˈɹɛsəɫɝ/
UK/ɹˈɛslɐ/
Definition
n. a person who takes part in a sport where two people try to throw or pin each other to the ground. You see them in professional matches or at the Olympics.
n. an athlete who competes in the sport of wrestling, involving grappling and physical combat without the use of striking. Often used to refer to both amateur competitors and professional entertainers.
Examples
“The wrestler won the match in the final minute.”
“After years of training in the gym, the young wrestler finally qualified for the national championships.”
“The documentary explores the grueling physical toll taken on a professional wrestler, contrasting the scripted drama of the ring with the reality of chronic injury and constant travel.”
Examples
simple
“The wrestler won the match in the final minute.”
contextual
“After years of training in the gym, the young wrestler finally qualified for the national championships.”
complex
“The documentary explores the grueling physical toll taken on a professional wrestler, contrasting the scripted drama of the ring with the reality of chronic injury and constant travel.”
Etymology
From Middle English wrastlere, equivalent to wrestle + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
The word in film
The Wrestler · 2008 · Sport
- Directed by:
- Darren Aronofsky
- Starring:
- Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood
Mickey Rourke stars in this Darren Aronofsky drama about an aging professional athlete who struggles to stay relevant in the ring. The story follows his difficult life outside of the sport as he tries to repair his relationship with his daughter.
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