wrestle

intransitive verb wrestled, wrestling

1. to struggle hand to hand with an opponent in an attempt to throw or force him or her to the ground without striking blows
2. to struggle (with a problem, an opposing force, etc.): to wrestle with one's conscience
3. to struggle (with) in attempting to handle, maneuver, or manipulate something: to wrestle with a canvas sail in a storm
4. to engage in the sport of wrestling

transitive verb

1. to struggle or fight with by wrestling; wrestle with
2. to move, lift, maneuver, etc. with great physical effort: to wrestle a boulder into place
3. ☆ in the W U.S., to throw (a calf, etc.) for branding

noun

1. the action of wrestling; wrestling bout
2. a struggle or contest