Meaning of the word wrestle in English
What does wrestle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wrestle
US /ˈres.əl/
UK /ˈres.əl/
Verb
1.
to take part in a fight, either as a sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground
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The two boys like to wrestle on the grass.
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Police officers had to wrestle the suspect to the ground.
2.
to struggle with a difficulty or problem
Example:
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I've been wrestling with this math problem for hours.
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The government is wrestling with the problem of inflation.
Noun
a wrestling match or a struggle
Example:
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It was a long wrestle to get the lid off the jar.
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He won the wrestle in the final round.
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