wrestling

Everyday

1. Wrestling is a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or pin the other to the ground, without punching. tree →
2. Wrestling (from the verb) means struggling with someone or something with your body, or struggling hard with a problem: «wrestling with a maths problem». tree →
3. Professional (TV) wrestling is a show with planned moves and storylines, more acting than real competition. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and sport, wrestling is an Olympic sport with strict rules for safety; it is popular in American schools. In history lessons, wrestling is one of the oldest sports, from ancient Greece. In stories «wrestling with a decision» shows a character finding something hard. Safety: TV wrestling moves are performed by trained stunt athletes and must never be copied at home. Phrases: «wrestling match», «arm wrestling», «wrestling with a problem».

Examples

• He joined the school wrestling team. tree →
• Wrestling was part of the ancient Olympic Games. tree →
• We had an arm-wrestling contest. tree →
• The puppies were wrestling on the rug. tree →
• She was wrestling with a hard maths problem. tree →
• Never copy TV wrestling moves at home. tree →
• Two wrestlers shook hands before the match. tree →

Note

The w and t are silent: «RES-ling». Person: wrestler. Verb past: wrestled. Trap: TV wrestling is scripted entertainment; Olympic wrestling is a real sport.

In Jewish tradition

Rachel's "mighty wrestlings" mean a hard struggle with her sister, and the name Naphtali comes from it.

Interpretation. The name Naphtali is read as "my struggle", and the rabbis see the story as a sign of the rivalry between the sisters.

Examples

• And Rachel said: 'With mighty wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and have prevailed.' And she called his name Naphtali. (Torah GEN.30.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

The w and t are silent: «RES-ling». Person: wrestler. Verb past: wrestled. Trap: TV wrestling is scripted entertainment; Olympic wrestling is a real sport.