matman

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Definition

Noun: A matman is a combatant, specifically in wrestling, whose primary objective is to throw their opponent to the ground. The term directly refers to a wrestler.

Usage and Examples

The word matman is a specific term for a wrestler, emphasizing the action of grappling on a mat. * The experienced matman quickly gained control of the match. * He trained for years to become a champion matman.

Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in sports journalism and commentary to describe or refer to wrestlers, particularly in amateur styles like collegiate or Greco-Roman wrestling.
  • It can be used figuratively to describe someone who is tenacious or engaged in a difficult struggle, though this is less common.
    • The negotiator was a real matman in the tough bargaining sessions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wrestler (n): The more common and general term for a person who wrestles.
  • Grappler (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with wrestler.
Synonyms
  • Wrestler
  • Grappler
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • On the mat: Literally refers to being on the wrestling mat; can figuratively mean being in the midst of a struggle or contest.
    • The two matmen were on the mat for three intense periods.
Noun
  1. combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

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