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| back-pedal |
in boxing, to move rapidly backward from one's opponent. [1/3 definitions] |
| box2 |
to fight with in a boxing match. [4/6 definitions] |
| boxing gloves |
a heavily padded set of leather gloves of standard weight and design used in boxing. |
| cauliflower ear |
an ear that is permanently misshapen as a result of repeated blows or injuries, as from boxing. |
| chop1 |
a short downward blow or stroke, as in boxing or tennis. [1/8 definitions] |
| clinch |
in boxing, the act of holding an opponent with the arms to impede hitting. [1/8 definitions] |
| counter3 |
in boxing, to deliver a blow while receiving or blocking one from one's opponent. [2/8 definitions] |
| fight |
a boxing match. [2/9 definitions] |
| fistic |
of or pertaining to boxing or fighting with the fists; pugilistic. |
| fisticuffs |
boxing. [1/2 definitions] |
| footwork |
the manner in which the feet are used or moved, as in sports such as tennis or boxing, or in dance. [1/3 definitions] |
| glove |
a large padded mitten worn by a boxer; boxing glove. [1/5 definitions] |
| handler |
in boxing, a coach, trainer, or assistant. [1/3 definitions] |
| hook |
in boxing, a short swinging blow or punch, made with the arm bent. [2/19 definitions] |
| infighting |
combat at close range, as in boxing. [1/2 definitions] |
| knockout |
in boxing, the act of defeating an opponent by knocking him down for a count of ten; KO. (Cf. technical knockout.) [1/3 definitions] |
| knock out |
in boxing, to strike (an opponent) and cause that person to fall and be unable to rise within a count of ten. [1/5 definitions] |
| KO |
abbreviation of "knockout," in boxing, the act of defeating an opponent by knocking him down for a count of ten. (See technical knockout.) |
| left1 |
in boxing, a blow struck with the left fist. [1/6 definitions] |
| low blow |
in boxing, a blow below the belt. [1/2 definitions] |
| matchmaker |
someone who arranges athletic matches, esp. wrestling or boxing competitions. [1/2 definitions] |
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