wrestling

wres·tling

noun \ˈres-liŋ, ˈras-; ˈre-s^əl-iŋ, ˈra-\

: a sport in which two people try to throw, force, or pin each other to the ground

Full Definition of WRESTLING

:  a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other

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Examples of WRESTLING

1. My favorite sport is wrestling.
2. He was on the wrestling team in high school.

First Known Use of WRESTLING

before 12th century

wrestling

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Sport in which two competitors grapple with and strive to trip or throw each other down or off-balance. It is practiced in various styles, including freestyle wrestling, in which contestants can use holds above and below the waist, and Greco-Roman wrestling, which allows only holds above the waist. Sambo is a style of Russian origin employing judo techniques. Sumo wrestling is a specialized Japanese variety. U.S. professional wrestling is today among the most popular of all spectator sports, though it principally involves wildly flamboyant showmanship, including such nonclassical moves as kicks to the head that would be lethal if they were not actually pulled.