Indian wrestling
Americannoun
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a form of wrestling in which two opponents clasp each other's right or left hand and, placing the corresponding feet side by side, attempt to unbalance each other.
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a form of wrestling in which two opponents, lying side by side on their backs and in opposite directions, lock near arms and raise and lock corresponding legs, with each attempting to force the other's leg down until one opponent is unable to remain lying flat.
Etymology
Origin of Indian wrestling
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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India's sports ministry has admitted to structural lapses in the federation governing Indian wrestling after top athletes resumed their protests on Sunday.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
Instead, the girls began winning local tournaments, then national events, and finally international tournaments for the first time in Indian wrestling.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 21, 2017
The 32-year-old has been the face of Indian wrestling since winning the 66kg freestyle bronze in the 2008 Beijing Games, which he upgraded to a silver four years later in London.
From Reuters ● May 19, 2016
A type of Indian wrestling known as pehlwani has a centurieslong tradition as well.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2015
Mack and Phyllis Mae were doing Indian wrestling on the floor.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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