Main Entry: ²battle

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): bat·tled; bat·tling \ˈbat-liŋ, ˈba-t^əl-iŋ\

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to engage in battle : fight
2 : to contend with full strength, vigor, skill, or resources : struggletransitive verb 1 : to fight or struggle against
2 : to force (as one's way) by battling

— bat·tler \-lər, ˈba-t^əl-ər\ noun