noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who wrestles.

   "it isn't easy to avoid all the wrestler's holds."

2. 2
   combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

amateur athletearcherathleteballplayerbaseballerbaseman

Example

More examples

"You look tiny next to a sumo wrestler."

Etymology

From Middle English wrastlere, equivalent to wrestle + -er.

Related phrases

arm-wrestlermud wrestlerprofessional wrestler

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