arm-wrestle

[ahrm-res-uhl]

verb (used with or without object)

arm-wrestled, arm-wrestling 

1. to engage in arm wrestling.

Other Word Forms

• arm wrestler noun

Example Sentences

That was forgotten as the shadows lengthened in an arm-wrestle of an evening.

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The Northampton Saints scrum-half, 27, says he noticed an opportunity amid the forwards arm-wrestle, which Daly exploited.

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Unless it is hammering it down and the match is a proper arm-wrestle - like against South Africa in the rain in last year's World Cup semi-final in Paris - it will not be good enough to win these games.

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What followed was an arm-wrestle, with runs available, and pace important enough to suggest Pakistan may be light in having just Aamer Jamal in their side.

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The sides went in at 14-14 at half-time and the second half became an arm-wrestle, until replacement wing Hendy got the decisive try on the hour.

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