Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈsuːməʊ/
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ˈsuːməʊ
Noun
A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
Usage- Uncountable
A rikishi (sumo wrestler).
Usage- Colloquial
- Countable
Noun
a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground