greco roman
/ˌɡrɛkoʊˈroʊmən/
adjective
- Relating to the combined cultures, art, or history of ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
- Greco-Roman mythology includes gods like Zeus and Jupiter, who share many traits.
- The museum has a large collection of Greco-Roman statues and pottery.
- Many modern legal systems are based on Greco-Roman principles of justice.
- Describing a style of wrestling where holds are only allowed above the waist and no leg attacks are permitted.
- He won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Olympics.
- Greco-Roman wrestling requires great upper body strength and technique.
- The coach taught the athletes the basic moves of Greco-Roman wrestling.
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