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sumo (wrestling)

Noun

Definitions

1. sumo (wrestling)
2. sumo wrestler
3. Sumo

A traditional Japanese martial art and sport in which two wrestlers try to force each other out of a circular ring or onto the ground. It has deep cultural and historical roots in Japan and is considered the national sport.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, the sumo commentary goes over my head — I can't keep up!

Sentence 2

Honestly, I don't think I could explain all the rules of sumo.

Sentence 3

"Sumo looks painful — do they not get hurt?" she asked.

Sentence 4

That match was sumo, but it moved as smoothly as a dance!

Sentence 5

Our section chief mentioned that "the sumo training stable has a very strict hierarchy."