pugilism

pu·gi·lism

P0651000 (pyo͞o′jə-lĭz′əm)n. The skill, practice, and sport of fighting with the fists; boxing.

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[From Latin pugil, pugilist; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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pu′gi·list n.pu′gi·lis′tic adj.

pugilism

(ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm) n (Boxing) the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing[C18: from Latin pugil a boxer; related to pugnus fist, pugna a fight] ˈpugilist n ˌpugiˈlistic adj ˌpugiˈlistically adv

pu•gi•lism

(ˈpyu dʒəˌlɪz əm)

n. the art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing. [1785–95; < Latin pugil boxer (akin to pugnus fist, pugnāre to fight) + -ism]

pugilism

the art or practice of fighting with fists; boxing. — pugilistic, adj.See also: Boxing

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pugilism - fighting with the fists boxing, fisticuffsclinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarilybiff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)contact sport - a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing playersprofessional boxing - boxing for moneyin-fighting - boxing at close quartersfight - a boxing or wrestling match; "the fight was on television last night"rope-a-dope - a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punchessparring, spar - making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxerboxing equipment - equipment used in boxingboxing glove, glove - boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxingboxing ring, prize ring - a square ring where boxers fightgumshield, mouthpiece - (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouthdecision - (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"count out - declare the loserremain down, take the count - be counted out; remain down while the referee counts to tenhook - hit with a hook; "His opponent hooked him badly"cut - move (one's fist); "his opponent cut upward toward his chin"

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