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 : struggle transitive verb 1 : to fight or struggle against 2 : to force (as one's way) by battling

— bat·tler \-lər, ˈba-t^əl-ər\ noun