English > pugilism: 1 sense > noun 1, act| Meaning | fighting with the fists. |
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| Synonyms | boxing, 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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| Adjectives | pugilistic | of or relating to pugilism or pugilists |
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| Nouns | pugilist | someone who fights with his fists for sport |
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