wrestling

noun wres·tling \ˈres-liŋ, ˈras-; ˈre-s^əl-iŋ, ˈra-\

: a sport in which two people try to throw, force, or pin each other to the ground

Full Definition of WRESTLING

: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other

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noun wres·tling \ˈre-sliŋ\

: a sport in which two opponents wrestle each other

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