Wrestling: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrestling

 

[ หˆrษ›sษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

combat sport

Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling techniques such as clinch fighting, throws, and takedowns. It is one of the oldest forms of combat sports and has roots dating back to ancient civilizations. Competitions can be held in various styles, including amateur and professional wrestling. Notably, professional wrestling is characterized by scripted events, combining athletics with theatrical performance. Amateur wrestling, on the other hand, is often focused on skill and competitive techniques.

Synonyms

battling, fighting, grappling

Examples of usage

  • He trained hard for the wrestling competition.
  • Wrestling requires both strength and agility.
  • She watches wrestling every Saturday night.
  • The wrestling match was very intense.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrestling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luta livre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคถเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ัŒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapasy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚นใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผreลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์Šฌ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุตุงุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกpasenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpasenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘”่ทค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rokoborba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรญma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlษ™ลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lucha libre

Etymology

The term 'wrestling' derives from the Old English word 'wrวฝstlian', which means to 'wrestle' or 'to struggle'. The activity of wrestling dates back thousands of years, with ancient representations seen in cave paintings and in the art of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. In ancient Greece, wrestling was one of the most popular events in the Olympic Games, and it played a significant part in training for military service. Different styles of wrestling have developed across various cultures, including Japanese sumo wrestling, Indian kushti, and Greco-Roman wrestling. The fusion of athletic competition and entertainment led to the development of professional wrestling in the 20th century, which gained immense popularity, featuring scripted storylines and celebrity wrestlers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,930, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.