(v. t.)

To contend, by grappling with, and striving to trip or throw down, an opponent; as, they wrestled skillfully.

(v. t.)

Hence, to struggle; to strive earnestly; to contend.

(v. t.)

To wrestle with; to seek to throw down as in wrestling.

(n.)

A struggle between two persons to see which will throw the other down; a bout at wrestling; a wrestling match; a struggle.

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