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wrestling

/ˈrɛslɪŋ/

Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.

Exemplos

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1

I enjoy watching wrestling during the Olympic Games.

I like to see the wrestling sport in the big world games.

2

The local gymnasium offers wrestling classes for teenagers.

The sports center has lessons for the sport of wrestling.

3

My little brothers are always wrestling on the living room floor.

My young brothers are always playing at fighting.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
wrestling
Verb
wrestle
Adjetivo
wrestling
Relacionado
wrestler
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'wrestling' as 'rest-ling.' Even though the athletes are moving fast, they often look like they are 'resting' on each other when they are holding tight on the mat.

Quiz rápido

The athlete won a gold medal in the ___ competition.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: wrestling

Exemplos

1

I enjoy watching wrestling during the Olympic Games.

everyday

I like to see the wrestling sport in the big world games.

2

The local gymnasium offers wrestling classes for teenagers.

formal

The sports center has lessons for the sport of wrestling.

3

My little brothers are always wrestling on the living room floor.

informal

My young brothers are always playing at fighting.

4

Ancient civilizations used wrestling as a primary form of combat training.

academic

Old societies used the sport to practice for fighting.

5

The sports media company invested in professional wrestling broadcasting rights.

business

The company bought the right to show wrestling on TV.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
wrestling
Verb
wrestle
Adjetivo
wrestling
Relacionado
wrestler

Colocações comuns

professional wrestling wrestling performed for entertainment
wrestling match a single game or event of wrestling
wrestling ring the square area where people wrestle
wrestling mat the soft floor used for the sport
wrestling coach the person who teaches the sport

Frases Comuns

wrestling with a problem

trying very hard to solve a difficult situation

arm wrestling

a test of strength using only the arms

go wrestling

to participate in the sport

Frequentemente confundido com

wrestling vs boxing

Boxing involves hitting with fists, while wrestling involves grabbing and throwing.

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Notas de uso

When referring to the sport as a whole, 'wrestling' is an uncountable noun. Use 'wrestle' as a verb to describe the action.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'he is a wrestling' when they mean 'he is a wrestler.' Use 'wrestling' for the sport and 'wrestler' for the person.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'wrestling' as 'rest-ling.' Even though the athletes are moving fast, they often look like they are 'resting' on each other when they are holding tight on the mat.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English word 'wræstlian,' which means to twist or turn.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun gerund form of the verb 'wrestle' often used with the verb 'do' or 'go'
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Contexto cultural

Wrestling is one of the world's oldest sports and is central to the Olympic tradition; many cultures have their own styles, like Sumo in Japan.

Quiz rápido

The athlete won a gold medal in the ___ competition.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: wrestling

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