Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: 1  governor(n.) Synonyms: ruler, director, manager, comptroller, superintendent, overseer. 2  governor(n.) Synonyms: executive, chief magistrate. 3  governor(n.) Synonyms: tutor, instructor, guardian.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Wrestling is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position.
According to wrestling's world governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), freestyle wrestling is one of the four main forms of amateur competitive wrestling that are practiced internationally today. The other main forms of wrestling are Greco-Roman and grappling (also called submission wrestling).