: a Japanese form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if he is forced out of the ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground
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Nabe hot pots, which fuel sumo wrestlers, make hearty meals and can be found in the Ryogoku and Okubo areas.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
To perform a sumo deadlift, follow these steps: Stand behind the barbell with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
There are two types of deadlifts—conventional and sumo.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Before acting, Wily competed in sumo, UFC and MMA matches, where he was known for his intimidating 450 pound frame.
—Variety, NBC News, 21 June 2024
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
To perform a sumo deadlift, follow these steps: Stand behind the barbell with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
There are two types of deadlifts—conventional and sumo.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Before acting, Wily competed in sumo, UFC and MMA matches, where he was known for his intimidating 450 pound frame.
—Variety, NBC News, 21 June 2024
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“Sumo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sumo. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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sumo
noun
su·mo
ˈsü-mō 
: a Japanese form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if forced out of the ring or if any part of the body except the soles of the feet touches the ground
Etymology
Japanese
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