wrestlings
Bodies locked, struggling
Wrestlings is the plural of wrestling, referring to multiple instances or types of the sport or struggle.
Wrestling is a form of combat where opponents grapple and attempt to throw or pin each other.
The word extends to any difficult struggle: his wrestlings with depression, her wrestlings with the text's meaning.
Pairs that align
- tournamentsOrganized competitive series
- boutsLimited periods of activity
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
- takedownsActs of bringing down
submissions · holds · mat · referee · championships · weight classes · singlet · folkstyle
Difficult prolonged efforts
- conflictsSerious disagreements or fights
- battlesMilitary combat events
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
- inner turmoilPsychological distress within oneself
dilemmas · contending · striving · difficulties · challenges · ordeals · tensions · disputes
Sustained thoughtful considerations
- ponderingsProlonged thoughtful considerations
- examinationsFormal tests of knowledge
- reflectionsReturned light or thought
- deliberationsCareful group discussion
soul-searching · questioning · doubts · reconciling · meditations · existential · convictions · conscience
matches
Pairs that align
- tournamentsOrganized competitive series
- boutsLimited periods of activity
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
takedowns · submissions · holds · mat · referee · championships · weight classes · singlet · folkstyle · freestyle
struggles
Difficult prolonged efforts
- conflictsSerious disagreements or fights
- battlesMilitary combat events
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
inner turmoil · dilemmas · contending · striving · difficulties · challenges · ordeals · tensions · disputes · resistance
contemplations
Sustained thoughtful considerations
- ponderingsProlonged thoughtful considerations
- examinationsFormal tests of knowledge
- reflectionsReturned light or thought
deliberations · soul-searching · questioning · doubts · reconciling · meditations · existential · convictions · conscience · beliefs
wrestlingsboxing
Combat sport using fists
kickboxing · boxing matches · karate · taekwondo · Muay Thai
wrestlingsdebates
Formal argumentative exchanges
spelling bees · card games · distance running · swimming races
wrestlingssurrenders
Ceases resistance formally
submissions · capitulations · avoidances · acceptances · acquiescences
- wrestling ringRoped platform for grapplers
- arm wrestlingStrength contest using forearms
- amateur wrestlingUnpaid competitive grappling sport
- pro wrestlingStaged athletic performance combat
- professional wrestlingScripted athletic performance art
- thumb wrestlingGrip-based finger competition