matman

One who grapples

A matman is a wrestler, from the mat on which wrestling matches take place.

The term appears primarily in sports journalism and school athletics: The matmen take on their crosstown rivals Friday night.

Less commonly, matman refers to someone who works with floor mats or doormats commercially.

wrestling

wrestler

One who grapples opponents

pin · headgear · cauliflower ear · weight class · varsity · collegiate · folkstyle · freestyle · Greco-Roman · referee

competition

championship

Competition for top rank

  • finalsConcluding tests or matches
  • bracketSupport or category
  • seedEmbryonic plant capsule

match · opponent · victory · defeat · record · title · medal · podium · qualifier · regionals

Opposites
combat sport discipline

matmanboxer

Combat sport competitor

pugilist · striker · kickboxer · fencer · martial artist

athletic role

matmanspectator

Observer at an event

referee · coach · manager

athletic domain

matmanswimmer

One who moves through water

runner · gymnast · basketball player

Family

man, mat, doormat, mats, mankind, matted, matting, doormats, bath mat

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