1. (v. i.) To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.

2. (v. i.) Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.

3. (n.) A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.

4. (n.) Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.

5. (n.) A child's pinafore or bib.

6. (n.) A garden hoe.

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