dohyo

Definitions

The ring, made of compacted clay, in which a sumo wrestling match is held.

Equivalents

Examples

“Sumo ’bots also tend⟳ to have⟳ very low ground clearance since they operate⟳ on dohyos, which have⟳ a very smooth rubberized running surface; […]”

“Not only has the national sport of Japan been so male-centric that women have⟳ been officially forbidden from setting foot on the dohyō, or sumo ring⟳, but a sordid history of lewd ‘sumo’ matches involving topless women and other similar forms of entertainment has led to a tremendous stigma being attached to women’s involvement in the sport.”

“Each wrestler upon entering the dohyō, after ritual salutation, moves from his side to the center to face⟳ his opponent, taking and throwing a handful of salt, also an agent of purification.”

“Sumo matches also take⟳ place⟳ in a dohyō ring⟳ made of rice straw bales built on top of a platform made of mixed clay and sand.”

“Adela climbed the dohyō, spread⟳ her white fan, and began announcing.”

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