wrestle

/ˈɹɛ.səl/ · noun

Meaning

A wrestling bout.
A struggle.
To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest
To struggle or strive
To take part in a wrestling match with someone
To move or lift something with difficulty
To throw a calf etc in order to brand it
To fight.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

grappling(English)grapple(English)writhe(English)squirm(English)wriggle(English)twist(English)worm(English)hand-to-hand struggle(English)unmask(English)goto(English)liger(English)dome(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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