ringcraft

ringcraft

English

Etymology

From ring +‎ -craft.

Noun

ringcraft (uncountable)

1. (boxing) Tactical skill and positioning in the boxing ring.
   • 1922 February, James Joyce, Ulysses, Paris: Shakespeare and Company, […], OCLC 560090630:

     Episode 12, The Cyclops

     Handicapped as he was by lack of poundage, Dublin's pet lamb made up for it by superlative skill in ringcraft.

   • 2007, The Independent, James Lawton: Hatton is open about his failings as the door...

     They said that Hatton lacked authority in his jab and his ringcraft but they never cast a shadow over his fighting heart.

   • 2010, Gareth A Davies, The Telegraph online version (blog); December 14 2010 Amir Khan v Marcos Maidana: Fight of the year ?

     Khan moved to 24-1 with this victory – Maidana to 29-2 – and showed the edge in speed and ringcraft. But Maidana, a wall of stone with a granite chin, barely took a backward step.

2. (dog training) The skills necessary to compete in a dog show.
   • 2008, John O'Groat Journal november 5 2008, Going for gold at Caithness Canine Club

     The club gives what support it can when asked by local organisations, hosting dog events and fundraising events. Classes are held in obedience and agility on a weekly basis and ringcraft classes are held intermittently.