Sekirov Dictionary

wrestle

UK /ˈɹɛsl̩/US /ˈɹɛs(ə)l/

verb12

  1. To take part in (a wrestling bout or match).
  2. (figurative) To engage in (a contest or struggle).
  3. (figurative) Followed by against or with: to contend, to struggle; to exert effort, to strive.
  4. (figurative) Followed by with: to concern or occupy oneself closely, or deal with, a task, etc.
  5. Sometimes followed by down: to contend with or move (someone) into or out of a position by grappling; also, to overcome (someone) by grappling.
  6. (US) To throw down (a calf or other livestock animal) for branding.
  7. 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.
  8. To move or manipulate (something) using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.
  9. Followed by with: to move or manipulate something using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.
    • It fits Ioues sonne / VVrastle vvith Lyons, and to tugge vvith Beares, / Grapple vvith Dragons, and incounter VVhales. — 1613
  10. (figurative) To make one's way or move with some difficulty or effort.
  11. (figurative, no longer used) To contend verbally; to argue, to debate, to dispute.
  12. (figurative, no longer used) To twist or wriggle; to writhe.

noun3

  1. 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.
  2. The action of contending or struggling.
  3. (figurative) A situation in which people compete with each other; a contest, a struggle.
forms

wrestled · wrestling · wrestles

Phrases with wrestle

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