Wrestling: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คผ
wrestling
[ หrษsษlษชล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น luta livre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Ringen
๐ฎ๐ฉ gulat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพััะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zapasy
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌในใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท lutte
๐ช๐ธ lucha
๐น๐ท gรผreล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ฌ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุตุงุฑุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกpasenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกpasenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ทค
- ๆ่ง (shuฤijiฤo
- shuฤijiวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ rokoborba
๐ฎ๐ธ glรญma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlษล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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