wrestling

/ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/noun
Elementary
1

A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.

2

Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

3

A wrestling match.

4

The act of one who wrestles; a struggle to achieve something.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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