Pugilism
noun
The skill, practice, or sport of fighting with the fists, especially in boxing.
His fearlessness in the ring earned him a reputation in the world of pugilism.
Often appears as...
- science of pugilism
- professional pugilism
noun
The skill, practice, or sport of fighting with the fists, especially in boxing.
His fearlessness in the ring earned him a reputation in the world of pugilism.
Often appears as...
- science of pugilism
- professional pugilism
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Pugilism is often used in contexts related to boxing or sports history.
A documentary on pugilism highlights the evolution of boxing techniques.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Flavor
Pugilism sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'boxing'; it's reminiscent of historical fights.
He studied the pugilism of the 19th century to understand its origins.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, pugilism can describe a combative approach in debates or arguments.
The political debate turned into verbal pugilism.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Pugilism is often used in contexts related to boxing or sports history.
A documentary on pugilism highlights the evolution of boxing techniques.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Flavor
Pugilism sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'boxing'; it's reminiscent of historical fights.
He studied the pugilism of the 19th century to understand its origins.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, pugilism can describe a combative approach in debates or arguments.
The political debate turned into verbal pugilism.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Pugilism is often used in contexts related to boxing or sports history.
A documentary on pugilism highlights the evolution of boxing techniques.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Flavor
Pugilism sounds more formal and old-fashioned than 'boxing'; it's reminiscent of historical fights.
He studied the pugilism of the 19th century to understand its origins.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, pugilism can describe a combative approach in debates or arguments.
The political debate turned into verbal pugilism.
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Quote examples
W. H. Davies
Welsh Poet
Mother's father and brothers all took great interest in pugilism, and they knew the game well from much practice of their own. They were never so much delighted as when I visited them with a black eye or a bloody nose, at which time they would be at the trouble to give cunning points as to how to meet an opponent according to his weight and height.
Quote examples
John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
The Greeks were the first boxers. Pugilism appears to have been one of the earliest distinctions in play and exercise that appeared between the Hellenes and their Asiatic fathers. The unarmed personal encounter was indicative of a sturdier manhood.
Quote examples
John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
The adoption of gloves for all contests will do more to preserve the practice of boxing than any other conceivable means. It will give pugilism new life, not only as a professional boxer's art, but as a general exercise.
Quote examples
B. H. Liddell Hart
British Historian
Every action is seen to fall into one of three main categories, guarding, hitting, or moving. Here, then, are the elements of combat, whether in war or pugilism.
Quote examples
W. H. Davies
Welsh Poet
Mother's father and brothers all took great interest in pugilism, and they knew the game well from much practice of their own. They were never so much delighted as when I visited them with a black eye or a bloody nose, at which time they would be at the trouble to give cunning points as to how to meet an opponent according to his weight and height.
Quote examples
John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
The Greeks were the first boxers. Pugilism appears to have been one of the earliest distinctions in play and exercise that appeared between the Hellenes and their Asiatic fathers. The unarmed personal encounter was indicative of a sturdier manhood.
Quote examples
John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
The adoption of gloves for all contests will do more to preserve the practice of boxing than any other conceivable means. It will give pugilism new life, not only as a professional boxer's art, but as a general exercise.
Quote examples
B. H. Liddell Hart
British Historian
Every action is seen to fall into one of three main categories, guarding, hitting, or moving. Here, then, are the elements of combat, whether in war or pugilism.
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