Wrestling

How it is used

Clubs discuss wrestling styles, mat work and controlled practice.

Example sentences

1. The wrestling coach demonstrated how to control an opponent's arm.

   The demonstration concerns a grip-based skill.

2. We cleaned the wrestling mat after the evening session.

   The mat is the surface used for this close-contact sport.

Common collocations

• wrestling mat
• wrestling technique

Related terms

• combat sportA sport where two competitors oppose each other directly using controlled fighting techniques under agreed rules.
• opponentThe person or team you are playing or competing against in a match, race or contest.

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