n.
Pronunciation: ' re-s ə l, ' ra-
Function: verb
Inflected Form: wres · tled ; wres · tling \ ' res-li ŋ , ' ras-; ' re-s ə l-i ŋ , ' ra- \
Etymology: Middle English wrastlen, wrestlen, from Old English wr ǣ stlian, frequentative of wr ǣ stan
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 : to contend by grappling with and striving to trip or throw an opponent down or off balance
2 : to combat an opposing tendency or force < wrestling with his conscience>
3 : to engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
4 : to engage in or as if in a violent or determined struggle < wrestling with cumbersome luggage>
transitive verb
1 a : to engage in (a match, bout, or fall) in wrestling b : to wrestle with < wrestle an alligator>
2 : to move, maneuver, or force with difficulty
– wres · tler \ ' res-l ə r, ' ras-; ' re-s ə l- ə r, ' ra- \ noun