wrestle
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Verb — To grapple with an opponent, trying to throw or pin them down, often as a sport.
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Etymology
From Old English wrǣstlian, "to wrestle" — related to "wrest", meaning to twist or pull forcefully.
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What does “wrestle” mean?
The word “wrestle” means to grapple with an opponent, trying to throw or pin them down, often as a sport. In plain terms, to physically grapple with someone, or to struggle mentally with a tough problem.
How do you pronounce “wrestle”?
“Wrestle” is pronounced REHSL (/ˈɹɛs(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrestle” in a sentence?
Here is “wrestle” used in a sentence: “The two boys wrestled playfully on the living room floor.”
What part of speech is “wrestle”?
“Wrestle” is a verb.
Where does the word “wrestle” come from?
The word “wrestle” comes from Old English. From Old English wrǣstlian, "to wrestle" — related to "wrest", meaning to twist or pull forcefully.
Is “wrestle” a common word?
“Wrestle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wrestle” have?
“Wrestle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to grapple with an opponent, trying to throw or pin them down, often as a sport.