The action or practice of wrestling; an instance of this; a bout of combat, a tournament. Also figurative. Obsolete.

= athletics, n. 1. Obsolete.

With singular and plural agreement. Athletic combats such as those practised at the public games of the ancient Greek or Roman world.

The practice of an activity requiring physical skill, strength, endurance, etc., often as part of a sporting competition. Now chiefly North American…

A path made or laid down for a special purpose; spec. (Without article.) The branch of athletics in which a running track is used; track…