matman

A noun referring to a combatant, especially in wrestling or martial arts, who attempts to throw an opponent to the ground.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Kämpfer bezeichnet, besonders im Ringkampf oder in Kampfkünsten, der versucht, den Gegner zu Boden zu werfen.

1. Wrestler or grappler B2 formal sport

   A combatant who competes in wrestling or similar sports, attempting to throw or pin an opponent to the ground.

   • The matman executed a perfect suplex on his opponent.
   • Young matmen train for years to compete in the Olympics.
   • The coach taught the new matman how to escape from a hold.
   • A skilled matman knows how to leverage body weight and momentum.

   🇩🇪Ringer

   Synonyme: grapplerwrestler