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rassle

verb

ˈra-səl

Definition of rassle

as in to wrestle

to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end

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wrestle

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Gone are the days of wrestling an overstuffed suitcase—my compression packing cubes help maximize every inch of space and keep everything organized.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
But wrestling with the question of that above philosophy is really, to me, fascinating.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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