English > boxing: 2 senses > noun 1, actMeaning | fighting with the fists. |
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Synonyms | pugilism, fisticuffs |
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Category of | below the belt | disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) |
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boxing equipment | equipment used in boxing |
boxing glove, glove | boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters |
boxing ring, prize ring | A square ring where boxers fight |
clinch | (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily |
count out | declare the loser |
cut | Move (one's fist) |
decision | (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred |
hook | hit with a hook |
mouthpiece, gumshield | (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth |
punch, clout, poke, lick, biff, slug | (boxing) a blow with the fist |
sidestep | A step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) |
take the count, remain down | Be counted out |
Narrower | fight | A boxing or wrestling match |
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in-fighting | boxing at close quarters |
professional boxing | boxing for money |
rope-a-dope | A boxing tactic |
spar, sparring | making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms |
Broader | contact sport | A sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players |
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Spanish | boxeo, pugilismo, puñetazos |
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Catalan | boxa, pugilisme |
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Verbs | box | hit with the fist |
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box | engage in a boxing match |