v.
- 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.
- struggle with a difficulty or problem.
n.
- a wrestling bout or contest.
- a hard struggle.
Derivative
Etymology
OE, frequentative of wræstan ‘wrest’.