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pugilist

[ˈpjuːdʒəlɪst]

pugilist Definition

  • 1a professional boxer
  • 2a person who fights with the fists

Using pugilist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pugilist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pugilist won the championship belt.

  • Example

    He was known as a skilled pugilist in his youth.

  • Example

    The bar fight turned into a brawl between two pugilists.

pugilist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pugilist

Phrases with pugilist

  • bare-knuckle pugilist

    a fighter who engages in boxing without gloves

    Example

    The bare-knuckle pugilist fought fiercely, but ultimately lost the match.

  • pugilist's fracture

    a type of fracture that occurs when the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand is broken, also known as a boxer's fracture

    Example

    The doctor diagnosed him with a pugilist's fracture after he punched a wall in anger.

  • pugilist's stance

    a boxing stance where the feet are shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and fists held up near the face

    Example

    The coach taught the novice boxer how to assume a proper pugilist's stance.

Origins of pugilist

from Latin 'pugil', meaning 'boxer'

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Summary: pugilist in Brief

'Pugilist' [ˈpjuːdʒəlɪst] refers to a professional boxer or someone who fights with their fists. It can be used to describe a skilled fighter or a participant in a brawl, as in 'The bar fight turned into a brawl between two pugilists.' The term extends into phrases like 'bare-knuckle pugilist,' referring to a fighter who boxes without gloves, and 'pugilist's fracture,' a type of hand injury common among boxers.