sumo ring

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Two sumo wrestlers face each other in the sumo ring.

Definition

Noun: - The circular ring in which Sumo wrestlers compete: A 'sumo ring' is the defined, circular competition area used for the sport of sumo wrestling. It is a sacred space with specific dimensions and construction.

Usage

The term 'sumo ring' is used to refer specifically to the physical competition area. It is a compound noun where 'sumo' specifies the type of ring.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The wrestler was pushed out of the sumo ring.
  • Before the match, salt is sprinkled into the sumo ring for purification.
  • The construction of the sumo ring follows strict traditional guidelines.

Advanced Usage

• "to be driven from the sumo ring": to be defeated by being forced out of the circular area.
  • The younger wrestler was quickly driven from the sumo ring.

Variants and Related Words

• Dohyō (noun): This is the Japanese term for the sumo ring, encompassing the entire raised clay platform and the circular fighting area marked by straw bales.
• Ring (noun): A general term for a defined area for competition or performance, e.g., a boxing ring.
• Competition area (noun phrase): A more general descriptive term.

Synonyms

• Dohyō: The direct Japanese synonym.
• Sumo wrestling ring: A more descriptive synonym with the same meaning.

Notes on Meaning

The 'sumo ring' is not just a physical location but a central, sacred element of sumo ritual. While the core definition is the circular combat area, the term is inherently linked to the specific traditions, rules, and cultural practices of sumo.

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Noun

1. the circular ring in which Sumo wrestlers compete