tussle

US /ˈtʌs.əl/
UK /ˈtʌs.əl/
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1.

a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something

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The children had a playful tussle over the toy.
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There was a brief tussle between the two rival gangs.
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1.

engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

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The two puppies began to tussle playfully on the rug.
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They had to tussle with the crowd to get to the front.
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