Ringcraft
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Tactical skill and positioning in the boxing ring. uncountable
"Episode 12, The Cyclops Handicapped as he was by lack of poundage, Dublin's pet lamb made up for it by superlative skill in ringcraft."
- 2 The skills necessary to compete in a dog show. uncountable
"2008, John O'Groat Journal november 5 2008, Going for gold at Caithness Canine Clubhttp://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5660/Going_for_gold_at_Caithness_Canine_Club.html The club gives what support it can when asked by local organisations, hosting dog events and fundraising events. Classes are held in obedience and agility on a weekly basis and ringcraft classes are held intermittently."
Example
More examples"Episode 12, The Cyclops Handicapped as he was by lack of poundage, Dublin's pet lamb made up for it by superlative skill in ringcraft."
Etymology
From ring + -craft.
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