battle

²battle

verb

bat·tledbat·tling\ˈbat-liŋ, ˈba-t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of BATTLE

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

First Known Use of BATTLE

14th century

Rhymes with BATTLE

brattle, prattle, rattle, tattle