arm-wrestling

Elbow-down strength duel

Arm-wrestling is a contest of strength in which two opponents grip hands and try to force each other's arm down to a surface, elbows planted.

The activity serves as a quick, informal test of strength: They settled the argument with an arm-wrestling match.

Figuratively, arm-wrestling describes any direct confrontation or negotiation between two parties: The two companies spent months arm-wrestling over the contract terms.

physicality

forearm

Arm's lower half

muscle · tendon · wrist · endurance · stamina · explosiveness · resistance · force · torque · conditioning

competition

tournament

Multi-round competitive event

elimination · qualifiers · matchup · bout · opponent · rivalry · showdown · victory · defeat · trophy

technique

grip

Secure manual hold

  • leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
  • hookCurved catching device
  • pressApply force downward

pivot · stance · lock · pressure · pinning · setup · backpressure · pronation · supination · cupping

setting

table

Horizontal furniture surface

  • padCushioned writing surface
  • pegWooden pin for fastening
  • strapNarrow flexible binding material

referee · rules · foul · pin · bar · pub · challenge

Opposites
body part used in competition

arm-wrestlingleg wrestling

Supine limb-hooking competition

kickboxing · sumo wrestling · footsie · soccer

type of physical engagement

arm-wrestlingkickboxing

Martial art combining punches, leg strikes

punching · kicking · boxing · striking · karate

physical vs. mental competition

arm-wrestlingchess

Strategic board game

debate · spelling bee · Go · battle of wits · poker

Family

arms, armed, arming, armless, wrestle, wrestling, wrestler, wrestlers, wrestled

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G