CROSSBUTTOCK

Cross"-but`tock, n. (Wrestling)

Definition: A throw in which the wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, places his left leg across both legs of his opponent, and pulls him forward over his hip; hence, an unexpected defeat or repulse.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

9 June 2023

BASSWOOD

(noun) soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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