wrestle: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; 'they had a fierce wrestle'; 'we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully' the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. Physical techniques which embody the style of wrestling are clinching, holding, locking, and leverage. ... A sport where two combatants attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed fighting using techniques of leverage, holding and pressure points
French wrestling competitions enriched the performances in all the largest circuses of Europe. French wrestling was first allowed in St. ... is a form of fighting, also playfully, and often as a sport, between two opponents without weapons who grab each other's body and/or clothing ... An ancient sport that dates back to the dawn of man. Contestants use leverage and technique to accomplish take downs and achieve and maintain ... The wrestling program is the fourth most decorated in college wrestling, having won seven national championships in 1936, 1951, 1952, 1957, 1960 ... Contestants struggle hand to hand attempting to throw or take down their opponent without striking blows. wrestling ...as did all Greek athletes, competed naked. Wrestling was part of the Olympic Games from 776 bc. ...
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