cross-buttock

British  

noun

1. a wrestling throw in which the hips are used as a fulcrum to throw an opponent

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Example Sentences

Twice before had we fought him—at our own option—over the bonnet; for 'twas a sturdy villain, and famous for the cross-buttock.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

Yes, but avoid wrestling with him; he is good at the cross-buttock, I hear.

From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Feller, Frank

And never mind what I said yesterday about closing with him, we must risk his cross-buttock, and your superior strength may serve you.”

From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Feller, Frank

I mind me when there was scarce a man in Cummerlan' could give me the cross-buttock.

From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir

This was done quickly and scientifically, and it convinced Hodge that Bascomb could not work the cross-buttock on Merriwell.

From Frank Merriwell's Chums by Standish, Burt L.