folkstyle

English

adj
Definitions
  • (US) Being a style of amateur wrestling practised at collegiate and university level in the United States; the ultimate goal is to pin the opponent to the mat, and the legs can be used in offense and defense.

Etymology

Compound from English folk (folk music) + English style (animal part felt to resemble a pillar).

Origin

English

style

Gloss

animal part felt to resemble a pillar

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