pugilist in Russian
pugilist in Russian is боксёр — pugilist means a person who fights using their fists, especially a professional boxer.
pugilist in Russian
боксёр
Pronounced: boksyor
One who fights with their fists, especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer. [from 1790]
What does "pugilist" mean?
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noun A person who fights using their fists, especially a professional boxer.
"In 1925, boxer shorts were unleashed on the world: loose-fitting underwear for men, featuring an elastic waistband inspired by the shorts worn by boxers. It was underwear for the inner pugilist."
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noun A person who argues aggressively, either for themselves or on someone else's behalf.
"President Nixon tried to make leaders of communist bloc countries believe he was a volatile, irrational pugilist."
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pugilist in a sentence
- In 1925, boxer shorts were unleashed on the world: loose-fitting underwear for men, featuring an elastic waistband inspired by the shorts worn by boxers. It was underwear for the inner pugilist.
- President Nixon tried to make leaders of communist bloc countries believe he was a volatile, irrational pugilist.
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What is "pugilist" in Russian?
"pugilist" in Russian is боксёр. pugilist means: A person who fights using their fists, especially a professional boxer.
How do you pronounce боксёр?
"pugilist" in Russian is боксёр, pronounced "boksyor".
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