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Definition wrestle in British English

wrestle verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈres(ə)l/
1

to fight by holding and pushing someone but without hitting with your fists, especially as a sport

2

to take, pull, or hold something with difficulty

Example

I wrestled the map from his hands.

Example

His fingers wrestled with the knot for some time.

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Definition wrestle in British English