ringcraft

Meanings

nounringcraft (uncountable)

uncountableboxingTactical skill and positioning in the boxing ring.
Episode 12, The Cyclops Handicapped as he was by lack of poundage, Dublin's pet lamb made up for it by superlative skill in ringcraft.
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They said that Hatton lacked authority in his jab and his ringcraft but they never cast a shadow over his fighting heart.
2007 December 10, “James Lawton: Hatton is open about his failings as the door of history closes”, in The Independent, archived from the original on 06 Jul 2022
Khan moved to 24-1 with this victory – Maidana to 29-2 – and showed the edge in speed and ringcraft. But Maidana, a wall of stone with a granite chin, barely took a backward step.
2010 December 14, Gareth A Davies, “Amir Khan v Marcos Maidana: Fight of the year ?”, in The Telegraph, archived from the original on 17 Dec 2010
uncountabledog trainingThe skills necessary to compete in a dog show.
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2008, John O'Groat Journal november 5 2008, Going for gold at Caithness Canine Clubhttp://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/5660/Going_for_gold_at_Caithness_Canine_Club.html The club gives what support it can when asked by local organisations, hosting dog events and fundraising events. Classes are held in obedience and agility on a weekly basis and ringcraft classes are held intermittently.

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