maegashira

Noun

Meaning

(sumo) the highest salaried rank of sumo wrestler, below komusubi and above juryo; the lowest rank in the makuuchi division

an athlete holding such rank

Examples

It was easy sailing for the Mongolian-born yokozuna in a quick win over No. 4 maegashira Abi (4-4) that left Hakuho leading two wrestlers with 7-1 records. Source: Internet

Shodai kept his feet on the straw bales and drove the battle back to the middle, but after being forced to the opposite edge of the ring by Tobizaru, he thrusted the maegashira down while just staying inside. Source: Internet

The 23-year-old’s left-handed blow caught the maegashira as he shifted his weight in pursuit of a hold, knocked him off balance and thrust him to the clay. Source: Internet

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