wrestle

//ˈrɛsəl//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

wrestleInfinitive
wrestlePresent tense
wrestledPast tense
wrestledPast participle
wrestlingPresent participle
wrestlesThird-person singular
1

To engage in a physical contest by grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground.

The two athletes wrestled on the mat for several minutes.

2

To struggle or fight with difficulty against something, especially a problem or challenge.

She wrestled with the difficult decision for weeks.

3

To move or manipulate something with effort and difficulty.

She wrestled the heavy suitcase into the car.

Noun

1

A wrestling bout or match.

The two athletes had an intense wrestle that lasted for several minutes.

2

A hard struggle or effort.

It was a real wrestle to finish the project on time.