pugilism

1. Fighting with the fists (synset 100446787)
   associated with:

   • clinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
   • biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist
   • sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
   • boxing equipment - equipment used in boxing
   • boxing glove, glove - boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing
   • boxing ring, prize ring - a square ring where boxers fight
   • gumshield, mouthpiece - (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
   • decision - (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred
   • count out - declare the loser
   • remain down, take the count - be counted out; remain down while the referee counts to ten
   • hook - hit with a hook
   • cut - move (one's fist)
   • below the belt - disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
   is a type of: contact sport - a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players
   subtypes:

   • professional boxing - boxing for money
   • in-fighting - boxing at close quarters
   • fight - a boxing or wrestling match
   • rope-a-dope - a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches
   • spar, sparring - making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
   same as: boxing, fisticuffs

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