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sumo

/ˈsuːmoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does sumo mean?

noun

A style of competitive full-contact wrestling originating from Japan, in which two wrestlers, known as rikishi, attempt to force each other out of a circular ring or to make their opponent touch the ground with any part of their body other than the soles of their feet.

Example

"The sumo wrestlers were known for their impressive strength and agility."

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