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wrestle v

(transitive) To take part in (a wrestling bout or match). Sometimes followed by down: to contend with or move (someone) into or out of a position by grappling; also, to overcome (someone) by grappling. To move or manipulate (something) using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition. (figurative) To engage in (a contest or struggle). (Western US) To throw down (a calf or other livestock animal) for branding. (intransitive) To grapple or otherwise contend with an opponent in order to throw or force them to the ground, chiefly as a sport or in unarmed combat. Followed by with: to move or manipulate something using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition. (figurative) To make one's way or move with some difficulty or effort. Followed by against or with: to contend, to struggle; to exert effort, to strive. (archaic) To contend verbally; to argue, to debate, to dispute. (archaic) To twist or wriggle; to writhe. (archaic) Followed by with: to concern or occupy oneself closely, or deal with, a task, etc. wrestle n (countable) A fight or struggle between people during which they grapple or otherwise contend with each other in order to throw or force their opponent to the ground, chiefly as a sport or in unarmed combat. (figurative) A situation in which people compete with each other; a contest, a struggle. (uncountable, also figurative) The action of contending or struggling.

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