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boxing / pugilism
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/puʒiˈliʒmɨ/pu·gi·lis·mo
Definition
1A combat sport in which two opponents, using special gloves, exchange blows with their fists according to specific rules; boxing.
Usage examples
“Pugilism has ancient roots, dating back to Greece.”
“He studied the techniques of classical pugilism.”
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