Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

granby roll

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables
granby roll
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reversal performed from an inferior position, usually when the top wrestler has a hold upon the lower wrestler's waist from the side or when moving to "take the back". The bottom wrestler rises slightly and cross-steps under his own body, using it to post as they kick high with the other leg and perform a shoulder roll to the inside shoulder, achieving either an escape or a reversal with possible back points on the other wrestler.

Etymology

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does granby roll mean?
A reversal performed from an inferior position, usually when the top wrestler has a hold upon the lower wrestler's waist from the side or when moving to "take the back". The bottom wrestler rises slightly and cross-steps under his own body, using it to post as they kick high with the other leg and perform a shoulder roll to the inside shoulder, achieving either an escape or a reversal with possible back points on the other wrestler.
Where does granby roll come from?
Named for Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where it was popularized by coach Billy Martin, Sr.

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