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hand-to-hand struggle

 

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Noun hand-to-hand struggle has 1 sense
  1. wrestle, wrestling, grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
    --1 is a kind of struggle

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Term: hand-to-hand struggle


Definition:

A hand-to-hand struggle refers to a physical confrontation or combat between two or more individuals in close proximity, typically involving direct physical contact.


Examples:

  • During the war, many soldiers engaged in intense hand-to-hand struggles.
  • The martial arts class practiced various techniques for hand-to-hand struggles.
  • In the boxing ring, competitors rely on their agility and strength during hand-to-hand struggles.

Synonyms:

  • close combat
  • personal combat
  • melee
  • grappling
  • fisticuffs

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