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Definition of wrestler

wrestler

/ˈrɛs.lər/
wres · tler
Plural:wrestlers
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wrestler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An athlete or performer who participates in the sport of wrestling, either competitively or as theatrical entertainment.

Example

"The collegiate wrestler trained rigorously all season to qualify for the national championship."

2

A person who struggles or contends intensely with a difficult problem, task, or moral dilemma.

Example

"Throughout his philosophical writings, he proved to be a tireless wrestler with questions of human free will."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for wrestler

• Nearby Words

wrenchingly
wrest
wrestle
wrestler
wrestling
wretch
wretched

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wræstlere', an agent noun derived from the verb 'wræstlian' (to wrestle), which is a frequentative form related to 'wræstan' (to twist or wrench).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wrestler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wrestler
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