gladiator

gladiator

noun

Definition of GLADIATOR

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists <the two punch-drunk gladiators stumbled to their corners>

Synonyms fighter, gladiator, prizefighter, pug, pugilist

Related Words palooka, slugger, stumblebum; bantamweight, cruiserweight, featherweight, flyweight, heavyweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, superheavyweight, welterweight