out·wres·tle | \ ˌau̇t-ˈre-səl 
, -ˈra- \
, -ˈra- \outwrestled; outwrestling
Definition of outwrestle
: to outdo or surpass in wrestling : to grapple with successfully
… Malcolm Butler came out of nowhere to outwrestle the Seahawks receiver for the ball at the goal-line.— Cam Cole
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The first known use of outwrestle was in 1563
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