flying mare

noun

Wrestling. a method of attack in which a wrestler grasps the wrist of the opponent, turns in the opposite direction, and throws the opponent over the shoulder and down.

flying jenny.

Origin of flying mare

First recorded in 1745–55

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British Dictionary definitions for flying mare

flying mare

noun

a wrestling throw in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's arm or head (flying head mare) and turns to throw him over his shoulder

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