1. (v. t.) To contend, by grappling with, and striving to trip or throw down, an opponent; as, they wrestled skillfully.

2. (v. t.) Hence, to struggle; to strive earnestly; to contend.

3. (v. t.) To wrestle with; to seek to throw down as in wrestling.

4. (n.) A struggle between two persons to see which will throw the other down; a bout at wrestling; a wrestling match; a struggle.

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