all-in-wrestling
Definition
Noun (uncountable): - A type of wrestling: "all-in-wrestling" refers to a style of wrestling with very few rules, often allowing holds, strikes, and techniques that are prohibited in standard amateur wrestling. It is also known as "free-for-all" or "catch-as-catch-can" wrestling.
Usage Examples
- (A style of wrestling with minimal restrictions.)
- (A contest allowing a broad range of techniques.)
Advanced Usage
"all-in-wrestling match": a specific contest in this style.
- The all-in-wrestling match lasted only two minutes before one fighter submitted. (A bout in the free-for-all wrestling style.)
"all-in-wrestling techniques": the moves and strategies unique to this form.
- He studied all-in-wrestling techniques to improve his ground game. (Methods used in unrestricted wrestling.)
Variants and Related Words
All-in (adj): used in other contexts to mean "complete" or "total" (e.g., "all-in bet" in poker).
- The team went all-in on the new strategy. (They committed fully.)
Wrestling (n): the general sport of grappling.
- Wrestling requires strength and agility. (The sport itself.)
Synonyms
- Free-for-all wrestling: a term for wrestling with few rules.
- Catch wrestling: a historical style of all-in-wrestling popular in the 19th century.
Related Idioms
- No holds barred: meaning unrestricted, often used metaphorically.
- The debate was a no-holds-barred discussion. (Without any limitations.)
Note: "all-in-wrestling" is a compound term that is not typically used in phrasal verbs or idioms on its own.