Pugilist (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who fights with his fists for sport.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The renowned pugilist was known for his lightning-fast jabs and devastating hooks in the ring.
- As a young pugilist, he had to fight to make a name for himself in the competitive boxing scene.
- The crowd roared as the pugilist landed a series of crushing blows, ultimately leading to his opponent's defeat.
- Despite his rugged exterior, the pugilist was a poet at heart and often wrote about his experiences in the ring.
- In his prime, the pugilist was nearly unbeatable, with a record of 20 wins and only 2 losses.
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Hyponyms
- Light Flyweight
- Stumblebum
- Junior Featherweight
- Light Welterweight
- Featherweight
- Junior Welterweight
- Light Heavyweight
- Super Heavyweight
- Middleweight
- Prizefighter
- Puncher
- Welterweight
- Heavyweight
- Lightweight
- Light Middleweight
- Slugger
- Junior Middleweight
- Bantamweight
- Sparring Partner
- Flyweight
- Junior Lightweight