arm-wrestle

arm-wres·tle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrm res-uh l]
- /ɑrm ˈrɛs əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrm res-uh l]
- /ɑrm ˈrɛs əl/

Definitions of arm-wrestle word

verb arm-wrestle (of two people) to sit facing each other with the elbows resting on a table and clasping hands with each other, each trying to force the other's arm flat onto the table while keeping his or her own elbow touching the table 3
verb arm-wrestle (of one person) to engage in such a contest with someone 3
noun arm-wrestle (of two people) an instance of two people arm-wrestling 3
noun arm-wrestle a contest or sporting match that is difficult to win 3
noun arm-wrestle A physical sport or game in which two contestants each rest an arm on a single surface by the elbow only and push on each other's locked hands, until the loser is unable to keep his arm up anywhere in the air as the winner forces it down on the surface. 0
verb arm-wrestle to compete in an arm-wrestle. 0

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Parts of speech for Arm-wrestle

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arm-wrestle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.