Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arm-wrestle

verb
/ˈärmˌres(ə)l/
Definition
A competitive game in which two participants place their elbows on a table and try to force each other’s arm down to win.
Examples
  • After school, the boys would often arm-wrestle to see who was stronger.
  • She challenged her friend to an arm-wrestle during a break in their game.
Meaning
Arm-wrestling involves strength and technique, as competitors engage in a physical contest to see who can push the other’s arm down.
Synonyms
  • grapple
  • wrestle
  • struggle