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wrestling

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɛsəɫɪŋ// UK //ɹˈɛslɪŋ// wrestling Archaic

n. a sport where two people fight by holding and pushing each other. The goal is to pin your opponent to the ground without using hits or kicks.

n. a combat sport or contest involving grappling techniques such as clinch fighting, throws, and takedowns. Participants attempt to gain and maintain a superior position or pin their opponent.


SIMPLE

He joined the school wrestling team to get stronger.

CONTEXTUAL

Professional wrestling combines athletic skill with theatrical performances to entertain large crowds in arenas.

COMPLEX

While modern Olympic wrestling emphasizes technical precision and speed, traditional folk styles often focus on endurance and raw physical power within specific cultural contexts.

Synonyms
Origin

From late Old English wræstlung.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the sport itself; can be used as a gerund or a noun phrase modifier.

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