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.
Overview of Wrestling Rules. The object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back -- to pin your opponent. A pin (or fall) is when you put your opponent on his/her back with any part of both shoulders or both shoulder blades of your opponent in contact with the mat for two seconds. When you pin your opponent, the match is over and you are the winner.