pu·gi·lism (py  j -l z m)n. The skill, practice, and sport of fighting with the fists; boxing. [From Latin pugil, pugilist; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.] pu gi·list n.pu gi·listic adj. |
pugilism [ˈpjuːdʒɪˌlɪzəm]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing
[from Latin pugil a boxer; related to pugnus fist, pugna a fight]
pugilist n
pugilistic adj
pugilistically adv
pugilism
the art or practice of fighting with fists; boxing. — pugilistic, adj.
See also: Boxing
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  pugilism - fighting with the fists clinch - (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily biff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose" sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) contact sport - a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players professional boxing - boxing for money in-fighting - boxing at close quarters fight - a boxing or wrestling match; "the fight was on television last night" rope-a-dope - a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches sparring, spar - making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer boxing equipment - equipment used in boxing boxing glove, glove - boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing boxing ring, prize ring - a square ring where boxers fight gumshield, mouthpiece - (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth decision - (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent" count out - declare the loser remain down, take the count - be counted out; remain down while the referee counts to ten hook - hit with a hook; "His opponent hooked him badly" cut - move (one's fist); "his opponent cut upward toward his chin" |
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