Entry Word: wrestle

Function: verb

Meaning: to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery <the sisters wrestled on the floor over the last cookie>

Synonyms grapple, scuffle, tussle

Related Words battle, clash (with), combat, contend, fight, war (against); duel, bash, batter, beat, buffet, hit, punch, slug, strike; box, spar; brawl, skirmish