wrestle

[ˈɹɛ.səl]

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An argument or physical fight can be a wrestle.

When people say they're going to wrestle, it's usually about more than just physically trying to pin someone down. If two friends are wrestling, it means they're in the middle of an intense and maybe even funny argument over something silly like who ate the last cookie. It could also mean that they're playing a sport where people grapple with each other on a mat, which requires strength, strategy, and endurance to win.

How common is "wrestle"?

Word wrestle is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A wrestling bout.
A struggle.

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verb

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest
To struggle or strive
To take part in a wrestling match with someone
To move or lift something with difficulty
To throw a calf etc in order to brand it
To fight.

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