Definition

A person who wrests or takes something away forcefully.

Example

The wrester skillfully took the prize from his opponent during the match.

Conversation

Did you watch the match last night with the wrester from our town?

Yeah, it was amazing! He really showed his skills.

I can't believe how strong that wrester is — he dominated the ring.

Definitely, I hope he keeps it up for the next tournament!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wrester originates from Old English 'wrēstan', meaning to twist or wrestle. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action. Therefore, a 'wrester' is a person who twists or wrestles, typically in a physical contest.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'twists' ('wrēstan') and is a 'person' ('-er') involved in wrestling — that's what a wrester does.

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