flying mare

noun

1. Wrestling. a method of attack in which a wrestler grasps the wrist of the opponent, turns in the opposite direction, and throws the opponent over the shoulder and down.
2. flying jenny.

flying mare

noun

1. a wrestling throw in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's arm or head ( flying head mare ) and turns to throw him over his shoulder

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying mare¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

He was indeed in touch with the flying mare, and, looking through the dimness, he marveled at her long, free swing, the level drive of the croup, and—he saw with astonishment—her pricking ears!

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And now the home stretch, and the old pacer well up, collaring the flying mare and pacing her neck to neck.

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A large branch had fallen across the road, and Nick did not catch sight of it until too late to check the flying mare.

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It's the old 'flying mare' my boy," said the General to me, "a very useful dodge.

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