suplex
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Perhaps related to the suplay of classical wrestling, if not further inspired by super; also see -ex. Another explanation could be from sub + plecto, (meaning essentially I turn, twist, combine, or "braid" from under) which could ultimately reduce into English as suplex due to it being a novel innovation.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsuplɛks/
- Rhymes: -uːplɛks
Noun[edit]
suplex (plural suplexes)
- (professional wrestling) A wrestling move in which the wrestler picks up their opponent off the ground (or mat) and then, using a large portion of their own body weight, drives the opponent down on the mat by throwing them over their center of gravity, usually arching their back.
Derived terms[edit]
Verb[edit]
suplex (third-person singular simple present suplexes, present participle suplexing, simple past and past participle suplexed)
- (transitive, professional wrestling) To subject to this manoeuvre.