suplex
English
Etymology
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
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsuplɛks/
- Rhymes: -uːplɛks
Noun
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
Verb
suplex (third-person singular simple present suplexes, present participle suplexing, simple past and past participle suplexed)
- (transitive, professional wrestling) To subject to this manoeuvre.
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