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grand champion wrestler
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. yokozuna (highest rank in sumo)
  2. 2. grand champion
  3. 3. best in its field
The highest rank achievable in professional sumo wrestling, representing the pinnacle of the sport. A wrestler who reaches this level is considered a national icon and is held to very high standards of conduct both inside and outside the ring.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I got goosebumps watching the yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony on last night's broadcast!

Sentence 2

According to reports, the yokozuna is continuing treatment on his right knee.

Sentence 3

The article reports that "the yokozuna is alone in first place on a winning streak."

Sentence 4

Come to think of it, my grandfather used to say the yokozuna back in his day were intimidating.

Sentence 5

That's exactly why a yokozuna is judged not just on winning, but on how they win.