Greco-Roman wrestling

noun

: wrestling in which the use of the legs for attack or defense is forbidden and a fall is gained by the contestant who pins both of an opponent's shoulders to the ground

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“Greco-Roman wrestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greco-Roman%20wrestling. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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