Featured May 15, 2026

    Backspang

    9 letters

    Definition

    a wrestling trick in which one trips an opponent by hooking a leg behind theirs

    What does "Backspang" mean?

    Backspanga wrestling trick in which one trips an opponent by hooking a leg behind theirs

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