Wrestling

Definition of Wrestling
Verb

1. Present participle: wrestle

Noun

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

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 programmed as entertainment.

Related terms


 * Greco-Roman wrestling

See also


 * clench
 * hold
 * counter
 * on the ropes
 * on the canvas
 * on the mat
 * ring
 * sumo
 * kanjin-sumo

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