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WRESTLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Wrestling.

How to pronounce wrestling:

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Wrestling - as a noun

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Example: "They had a fierce wrestle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapple12grappling15hand-to-hand strugglewrestle10

The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grappling15rassling9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contact sport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wrestling - as a verb

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

To struggle or strive

To take part in a wrestling match with someone

To move or lift something with difficulty

To throw a calf etc in order to brand it

To fight.

Example Sentences

"I used to watch professional wrestling on TV when I was a kid."
"He won the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Olympics."
"The wrestling match ended in a draw."
"The two wrestlers locked in a fierce wrestling hold."
"I enjoy watching high school wrestling tournaments."
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Word Game Points

Is WRESTLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrestling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRESTLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WRESTLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrestling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRESTLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WRESTLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrestling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRESTLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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