Meaning of "wrestling" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF WRESTLING

wrestling  [ˈrɛslɪŋ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WRESTLING

Wrestling 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 WRESTLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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.

SYNONYMS OF «WRESTLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wrestling» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of wrestling

battle · combat · contend · fight · grapple · scuffle · strive · struggle · tussle

TRANSLATION OF WRESTLING

Find out the translation of wrestling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of wrestling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wrestling» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 摔跤
• Translator English - Spanish: lucha libre
• English: wrestling
• Translator English - Hindi: कुश्ती
• Translator English - Arabic: مُصَارَعَة
• Translator English - Russian: борьба
• Translator English - Portuguese: luta livre
• Translator English - Bengali: দঙ্গল
• Translator English - French: catch
• Translator English - Malay: Gusti
• Translator English - German: Ringkampf
• Translator English - Japanese: レスリング
• Translator English - Korean: 레슬링
• Translator English - Javanese: Wrestling
• Translator English - Vietnamese: môn đấu vật
• Translator English - Tamil: மல்யுத்த
• Translator English - Marathi: कुस्ती
• Translator English - Turkish: güreş
• Translator English - Italian: lotta
• Translator English - Polish: zapaśnictwo
• Translator English - Ukrainian: реслінг
• Translator English - Romanian: lupte greco-romane
• Translator English - Greek: πάλη
• Translator English - Afrikaans: stoei
• Translator English - Swedish: brottning
• Translator English - Norwegian: bryting

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRESTLING»

Discover the use of wrestling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wrestling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Wrestling Tough

Award-winning author Mike Chapman first presents the attributes that serve as a common link among wrestling champions through the decades.

Mike Chapman, 2005

National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the ...

After 32 years, Montreal will soon lose its professional baseball team.

Tim Hornbaker, 2007

Shooters: The Toughest Men in Professional Wrestling

Shooters tells the stories of athletes like Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, men who have lived their lives on the border between 'works' and 'shoots', between the routines of the professional wrestling circuit and the legitimate ...

Jonathan Snowden, 2012

Wrestling

Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of wrestling.

Ellen Frazel, 2011

Beginning Wrestling

Offers an introduction to the sport, covering history, basic rules, starting positions, and wrestling skills.

Thomas Ryan, Julie Sampson, 2002

Wrestling: Rules, Tips, Strategy, and Safety

Looks at the history of wrestling, discussing the basic techniques, rules, and safety equipment.

David Chiu, 2005

World Wrestling Insanity: The Decline and Fall of a Family ...

World Wrestling Insanity sets out to expose the nepotism, backwards logic, and power plays that have made World Wrestling Entertainment go round.

James Guttman, 2006

Coaching Wrestling Successfully

Tells how to develop and communicate a coaching philosophy, plan practices, teach wrestling skills, help wrestlers prepare for matches, and evaluate wrestlers' performances

Dan Gable, 1999

Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle

Also the book explores professional wrestling's carnivalesque presentation of masculinities and the question of the "real" and the "fake" as the fans themselves confront it. 30 photos.

Sharon Mazer, 1998

Wrestling Reality: The Life and Mind of Chris Kanyon ...

In his voice and the way he wanted it told, these are Kanyon's last words about his experience rising through the ranks to the top of the professional wrestling world while keeping his sexuality hidden.

Chris Kanyon, Ryan Clark, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRESTLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wrestling is used in the context of the following news items.

Wrestling legend Roddy Piper dead at 61

WWE wrestling legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper has died at his California home at the age of 61, the athlete's agent told Variety Friday. "Rod passed peacefully in ... «Fox News, Jul 15»

The history of racism in wrestling goes deeper than you might think

'Hulk Hogan became wrestling's most marketable hero in part due to his bouts with the ... Wrestling has long played on prejudice in an effort to sell tickets, shift ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

Hogan's racist remarks aren't a shock: Wrestling is “a sport with both …

When professional wrestler Hulk Hogan unleashed a racist tirade, he didn't just damage his own reputation. He brought back bad memories of the awkward ... «Salon, Jul 15»

What The Future Holds For TNA Impact Wrestling Survival & The …

Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg kick off the weekend discussing the state of TNA Impact Wrestling, the speculation behind the scenes and more. «Wrestlezone, Jun 15»

'American Dream' Wrestler Dusty Rhodes Dies

He was also among the best promo men in pro wrestling, where he helped encourage customers to come to live events and also pay-per-view TV broadcasts. «Sky News, Jun 15»

Dennis Hastert sexually abused Yorkville wrestling team equipment …

One of Dennis Hastert's alleged young male victims was a high school wrestling team equipment manager whom the former Republican House speaker called ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»

Police: Toddler slammed to death in mimicked wrestling move

A man said he was mimicking a professional wrestling move when he inadvertently slammed his girlfriend's toddler to the floor, causing head injuries that killed ... «6abc.com, May 15»

Wrestling world mourns the passing of Verne Gagne, who died at 89

Late on Monday, the world of wrestling mourned the death of one of its greatest figures: Verne Gagne. The iconic babyface, who died in Minnesota at age 89, ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»

Wrestler Hijo del Perro Aguayo dies in the ring after fatal blow

A Mexican wrestling star suffered a fatal blow in the ring on Friday night in front of the thousands of fans in attendance - and the fight continued for nearly two ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»

2015 PIAA Wrestling Championships Day 1 chat from Giant Center …

The PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships finals take place at Giant Center in Derry Township. Coatesville's Michael Boykin, back, and Boyertown's Jordan ... «PennLive.com, Mar 15»