n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: bat · tled ; bat · tling \ ' bat-li ŋ , ' ba-t ə l-i ŋ \
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to engage in battle : FIGHT
2 : to contend with full strength, vigor, skill, or resources : STRUGGLE
transitive verb
1 : to fight or struggle against
2 : to force (as one's way) by battling
– bat · tler \ -l ə r, ' ba-t ə l- ə r \ noun