■ verb
1》 take part in a fight that involves close grappling with one's opponent, either as sport or in earnest.
↘force into a particular position in such a way.
↘extract or manipulate (an object) with difficulty and some physical effort.
2》 struggle with a difficulty or problem.
■ noun
1》 a wrestling bout or contest.
2》 a hard struggle.
Derivatives
~r noun
wrestling noun
Origin
OE, frequentative of wrstan 'wrest'.