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Meaning of "wrestler" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WRESTLER

wrestler  [ˈrɛslə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WRESTLER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wrestler is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WRESTLER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wrestler

Wrestling

Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems. The term wrestling is attested in late Old English, as wræstlunge.

Definition of wrestler in the English dictionary

The definition of wrestler in the dictionary is someone who does the sport of wrestling, either professionally or as entertainment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WRESTLER


epistler
ɪˈpɪslə
gusla
ˈɡuːslə
hostler
ˈɒslə
hustler
ˈhʌslə
nanotesla
ˈnænəˌteslə
ostler
ˈɒslə
rustler
ˈrʌslə
spaetzle
ˈʃpetslə
tesla
ˈtɛslə
warsler
ˈwɔːslə
whistler
ˈwɪslə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WRESTLER

wrecking bar
wrecking crane
wreckmaster
Wrekin
wren
wrench
wrencher
wrenchingly
wrest
wrest pin
wrest plank
wrester
wrestle
wrestling
wrestling hold
wrestling match
wretch
wretched
wretchedly
wretchedness

WORDS THAT END LIKE WRESTLER

antler
battler
bustler
butler
cutler
dismantler
Hitler
jostler
Koestler
littler
nestler
Oastler
Ortler
rattler
sambo wrestler
settler
sumo wrestler
tattler
titler
warstler

Synonyms and antonyms of wrestler in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wrestler» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WRESTLER

Find out the translation of wrestler to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wrestler from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wrestler» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摔跤选手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luchador
570 millions of speakers

English

wrestler
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहलवान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُصَارِع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

борец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lutador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পালোয়ান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

catcheur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ahli gusti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ringer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レスラー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

레슬링 선수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pegulat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đô vật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மல்யுத்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुस्तीपटू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

güreşçi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lottatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zapaśnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

борець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

luptător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παλαιστής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stoeier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brottare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bryter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wrestler

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WRESTLER»

The term «wrestler» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.132 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WRESTLER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wrestler» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wrestler» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wrestler

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRESTLER»

Discover the use of wrestler in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wrestler and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wrestler
A wrestler in the downswing of his career tries to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned as a child as he attempts one more match with his former rival that he hopes will make him a star once more.
Robert Siegel, Darren Aronofsky, 2009
2
The Undertaker: Pro Wrestler Mark Callaway
Covering in-the-ring action as well as behind-the-scenes heroes, Pro Wrestlers books reveal the lives of today's biggest stars.
A. R. Schaefer, 2002
3
Y2J: Pro Wrestler Chris Jericho
Covering in-the-ring action as well as behind-the-scenes heroes, Pro Wrestlers books reveal the lives of today's biggest stars.
A. R. Schaefer, 2002
4
Triple H: Pro Wrestler Hunter Hearst Helmsley
Traces the life and career of the professional wrestler known as Triple H.
Angie Peterson Kaelberer, 2002
5
The Wrestler's Body: Identity and Ideology in North India
"The Wrestler's Body" tells the story of a way of life organized in terms of physical self-development.
Joseph S. Alter, 1992
6
The Nature Boy: Pro Wrestler Ric Flair
A biography tracing the life and career of the professional wrestler, Ric Flair.
Angie Peterson Kaelberer, 2003
7
John Cena: Rapping Wrestler with Attitude
"Describes the life of John Cena, both in and out of the ring"--Provided by publisher.
Amie Jane Leavitt, 2012
8
Big Daddy, frog wrestler
Curtis, a young frog and a wrestling fan, is thrilled when his father Big Daddy returns to his wrestling career.
Maribeth Boelts, 2000
9
Blakwidow: My First Year As a Professional Wrestler
One of the fast rising stars on the wrestling circuit, Amanda Storm writes about how she got to be where she is today, in the full overblown style that has hooked so many fans of wrestling.
Amanda Storm, 2000
10
I Was a Teenage Professional Wrestler
The author-illustrator describes his early days supporting himself as a professional wrestler
Ted Lewin, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRESTLER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wrestler is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Remembering 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, The Wrestler So Tough, He …
Professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died. He was one of professional wrestling's top villains and acted in the 1988 film They Live. Piper was 61. «NPR, Aug 15»
2
Wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dies Aged 61
Wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who trash talked his way to the main event at the first ... World Wrestling Entertainment said Piper died on Friday, although it ... «Sky News, Aug 15»
3
Dwayne Johnson cuts some slack for Hulk Hogan amid wrestler's
Johnson, also a former pro wrestler, told a TV critics' meeting on Thursday that the remarks didn't match his personal history with Hogan, whose real name is ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
WWE wrestler Dusty Rhodes dies at 69
Two of Rhodes' sons, Dustin and Cody, wrestle as Goldust and Stardust, respectively. “Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jun 15»
5
Mexican wrestler who collapsed in ring suffered three broken …
Mexican wrestler Pedro (Hijo del Perro) Aguayo Jr., who collapsed mid-match as a bout went on around him, suffered three broken vertebrae and died almost ... «New York Daily News, Mar 15»
6
Top AAA Wrestler Dies After In-Ring Spot With Rey Mysterio (Updated)
AAA wrestler Pedro Aguayo Ramírez, who wrestles as El Hijo del Perro Aguayo, died early this morning after a mishap in a match with Rey Mysterio at a show in ... «Wrestling Inc., Mar 15»
7
'Foxcatcher' Movie Slammed As 'Complete Fiction' By The Olympic …
mark schultz channing tatum David M. Benett/Getty Images for FoxcatcherMark Schultz with Channing Tatum, who plays the wrestler in "Foxcatcher.". «Business Insider, Jan 15»
8
Former WWE ring star Kevin Nash and son booked on battery
Alcohol-fueled hostility ended with a famous professional wrestler pinning his son down at their Florida home early Christmas Eve, sheriff's deputies said. «CNN, Dec 14»
9
Pro wrestler CM Punk joins UFC, will begin fighting in 2015
The Ultimate Fighting Championship made the surprise announcement Saturday night that it has signed CM Punk, one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling in the ... «Los Angeles Times, Dec 14»
10
'Wrestler' Actor Mickey Rourke Wins Exhibition Boxing Match in …
MOSCOW — Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday at the age of 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout. «NBCNews.com, Nov 14»

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