arm wrestling

American  

Or arm-wrestling

noun

1. a form of wrestling in which two opponents, usually facing each other across a table, rest their right or left elbows on the table and, placing their corresponding forearms upward and parallel, grip each other's hand, the object being to force the opponent's hand down so that it touches the table.

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arm wrestling British  

noun

1. a contest in which two people sit facing each other each with one elbow resting on a table, clasp hands, and each tries to force the other's arm flat onto the table while keeping his own elbow touching the table

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Example Sentences

Organisers of the event say the sport, founded in a pub in the 1970s, is "like arm wrestling, but with feet".

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

Lira, however, denied there was "constant confrontation" with the president: "There is no arm wrestling between Lula and Lira ... but Congress is conservative and some topics are difficult to pass," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 5, 2023

The program has a game-show quality, with contestants dancing or arm wrestling while potential mates press buttons to indicate approval or disapproval.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2022

His many previous P.A. assignments included announcing Jack Russell terrier racing, billiards, arm wrestling and Arena League football.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022

“He does love arm wrestling with the woodland fairies,” Danny said.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova