Grappling and Sumo

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Grappling

Grappling noun - The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat.

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Sumo and grappling are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Sumo" with "Grappling", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: grapple, grappled

Sumo

Sumo noun - A Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground.

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Grappling and sumo are semantically related. You can use "Grappling" instead a noun "Sumo".

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Both words in one sentence

In South Park, Eric Cartman has demonstrated ability in sumo and grappling.

Source: Wrestler in All of Us
Both Wolf and Jeffry use grappling moves, while Taka-Arashi is a sumo wrestler.

Source: Video Game / Virtua Fighter

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