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1. a ring where prizefights take place; boxing ring.2. the sport of prizefighting.[1815-25]
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Prize ring — Prize Prize (pr[imac]z), n. [F. prise a seizing, hold, grasp, fr. pris, p. p. of prendre to take, L. prendere, prehendere; in some senses, as 2 (b), either from, or influenced by, F. prix price. See {Prison}, {Prehensile}, and cf. {Pry}, and also … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prize ring — n. 1. a square platform or similar area, enclosed by ropes, for prizefights 2. prizefighting … English World dictionary
prize ring — noun a square ring where boxers fight • Syn: ↑boxing ring • Topics: ↑boxing, ↑pugilism, ↑fisticuffs • Hypernyms: ↑ring * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
prize ring rules — The rules of a prize fight. See London Prize Ring Rules … Ballentine's law dictionary
prize ring — /ˈpraɪz rɪŋ/ (say pruyz ring) noun a ring or enclosed square area for prize fighting …
prize ring — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. the ring, gymnasium, arena; see ring 5 … English dictionary for students
prize ring — The so called squared circle, enclosed by ropes, where boxing contests and prize fights are held … Ballentine's law dictionary
prize ring — n. wrestling ring, area for wrestling matches … English contemporary dictionary
prize ring — noun 1》 a ring used for prizefighting. 2》 the practice of prizefighting … English new terms dictionary
The prize ring — Ring Ring, n. [AS. hring, hrinc; akin to Fries. hring, D. & G. ring, OHG. ring, hring, Icel. hringr, DAn. & SW. ring; cf. Russ. krug . Cf. {Harangue}, {Rank} a row,{Rink}.] A circle, or a circular line, or anything in the form of a circular line… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
