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wrestlers

/ˈrɛs.lɚz/
competitors in wrestling

The wrestlers prepared for the championship match.

This refers to athletes who compete in wrestling sports.


sport

Athletes who compete in the sport of wrestling.

The wrestlers trained hard for the Olympic trials.

This shows athletes preparing for a major wrestling competition.

Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling and pinning techniques.

Collocations

professional wrestlersathletes in professional wrestling leaguesamateur wrestlersnon-professional wrestling competitorswrestlers' gripa specific handhold used in wrestling

Synonyms

grapplerswrestling competitors

Antonyms

spectatorsreferees

Related Phrases

wrestle withphrasal verb
to struggle with a problem or issue

Pro Tip

Professional vs. Amateur

Professional wrestlers compete for prizes, while amateur wrestlers compete for recognition or medals.

Gold Rule

Sport Context

Always use 'wrestlers' in the context of the sport of wrestling.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'wrestlen', meaning to struggle or grapple.

Usage Notes

The term can refer to both professional and amateur athletes in the sport of wrestling.

Word Breakdown

wrestle
to engage in the sport of wrestling
root
+
-ers
plural suffix indicating people who do the action
suffix
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