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wrest

/ɹɛst/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To throw or force someone or something to the ground and pin them down by holding them there.

    - "He wrested the gun from the robber's hand."
    - "The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat."
  • Verb

    To argue or dispute (often violently)

    - "The two brothers began to wrest over the inheritance."
    - "The politicians were wrestling over the budget."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɛst/



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  2. /ɹɛst/



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  3. /ɹɛst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with wrest
nest , quest , west
Variants
List of all variants of wrest that leads to same result
wrest , wrested , wresting , wrests
Etymology
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Old English weorstan, from weortan to turn, twist, wrestle.

Trivia
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  1. Wrestling is one of the oldest known sports, with evidence dating back to ancient civilizations.

  2. The first recorded wrestling match was held in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

  3. The ancient Greeks considered wrestling to be one of the most important and prestigious sports.

  4. The first Olympic wrestling tournament was held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

Related Concepts
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  1. Wrestling Match: A competitive physical activity or sport involving two or more participants who try to overpower each other by holding their opponents in a controlled grappling maneuver, typically with the aim of forcing one's opponent to touch the ground with any body part other than the feet.

  2. Pro Wrestling: A theatrical form of competitive contact sport that combines martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. It is typically performed for entertainment and is not considered a genuine sport by some.

Culture
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Wrestling is an ancient sport with a rich cultural history. It has been practiced since ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt. In modern times, it is an Olympic sport and a popular form of entertainment.

How to Memorize "wrest"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a wrestling match, feeling the intensity and adrenaline of the competition.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wrest' with the image of two people grappling with each other.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Wrestling: Two Enemies Struggling To Escape' to remember the meaning of the word.

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