Lancashire wrestling, also known as catch-as-catch-can wrestling, has several synonyms. One of the most common is collar-and-elbow wrestling, which refers to the grip used by wrestlers to start the match. Another synonym for Lancashire wrestling is Cornish wrestling, which shares many similarities with the Lancashire style, including the use of grips and throws. Scottish backhold wrestling is another synonym used to describe a style of wrestling found in Scotland that has similarities to Lancashire wrestling. Other more general terms used to describe wrestling styles that may incorporate elements of Lancashire wrestling include folk wrestling and catch wrestling.