Wrestling
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛsəl/
Wrestling (verb)
- to fight someone by holding and trying to throw them to the ground
- to try hard to solve a difficult problem or make a decision
- to move something heavy or awkward with great effort
Examples
- The two athletes wrestle on the mat.
- He wrestles with his opponent fiercely.
Common collocations: wrestle fiercely, wrestle on the mat, wrestle with a decision, wrestle with emotions, wrestle a box
Wrestling (noun)
- a contest where two people fight by holding and trying to throw each other
Examples
- The wrestle lasted for several minutes.
- A wrestle can be exhausting.