in sumo: pushing the opponent back while locked in close quarters (a 'yorikiri' action variant)
あの力士は寄りでの押しが強く、よく勝負を決める。
That wrestler is strong at pushing in close quarters and often decides matches that way.
寄りの体勢になると相手の足を狙うのが有効だ。
When in a yorikiri position, targeting the opponent's legs is effective.
a suffix/noun indicating tendency toward or closeness to something (e.g. 'more toward ~'); '〜寄り' meaning 'leaning toward' or 'closer to'
この町は都心寄りで交通が便利だ。
This town is closer to the city center and has convenient transportation.
彼の意見は保守寄りだが、柔軟に考えることもある。
His opinions tend to be conservative, but he can also think flexibly.
北寄りの風が強く吹いている。
A northward wind is blowing strongly.