| 单词 | ringcraft |
| 释义 | > as lemmasringcraft ringcraft n. (a) the making of rings as jewellery (rare); (b) skill in boxing or wrestling; (c) skill in the bull ring. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > boxing > [noun] > skill in science1785 glovework1822 ringcraft1840 1840 Monthly Mag. Nov. 472 This said they all, discoursing of the ring, There never had been such a wonder-thing In ring-craft seen, or heard of. 1888 Morning Oregonian (Portland, Oregon) 20 Apr. 3/1 He is absolutely without the ring craft, without which no man could or can be a real bonafide champion. 1927 P. Herring Bold Bendigo xviii. 144 Tom Scrutton..soon found he had a lot to learn in ringcraft from the ducking and dodging Bendigo. And with the green turf for a mat, Bendy learned from him the secret of many a north-country fall, chip, and throw. 1957 A. MacNab Bulls of Iberia xii. 136 As for the lidia, the general ringcraft, he admits he knew nothing of it and cared less. 1976 Daily Record (Glasgow) 29 Nov. One of the greatest exponents of ringcraft British boxing has produced. 2000 Guardian 2 Oct. i. 20/6 Had they fought under modern rules over 12 rounds, Winstone's exquisite ringcraft and unquenchable spirit might well have prevailed. < as lemmas |
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