Pronunciation: /ˈrɛsəl/

Definitions of wrestle

noun a physical contest between two individuals involving grappling and trying to throw or immobilize the opponent

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a wrestling match on TV last night.

A2 She enjoys watching professional wrestling on weekends.

B1 The wrestling tournament will take place next month.

B2 He has been training for years to become a professional wrestler.

C1 The art of wrestling requires skill, strength, and strategy.

C2 The wrestler executed a perfect wrestling move to win the championship.

verb to engage in a physical contest of wrestling

Example Sentences

A1 The kids love to wrestle with each other in the backyard.

A2 He wrestled with his conscience before making a decision.

B1 The two teams will wrestle for the championship title next week.

B2 She had to wrestle with the heavy suitcase to get it into the overhead compartment.

C1 The politician had to wrestle with conflicting opinions within his party.

C2 The author had to wrestle with writer's block before finally completing his novel.

Examples of wrestle in a Sentence

formal The two athletes will wrestle for the championship title.

informal Do you want to wrestle with me in the backyard?

slang I used to wrestle with my siblings all the time when we were kids.

figurative She had to wrestle with her emotions before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of wrestle

past tense

wrestled

plural

wrestles

comparative

more wrestle

superlative

most wrestle

present tense

wrestle

future tense

will wrestle

perfect tense

have wrestled

continuous tense

is wrestling

singular

wrestler

positive degree

wrestle

infinitive

to wrestle

gerund

wrestling

participle

wrestling

Origin and Evolution of wrestle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wrestle' originated from the Old English word 'wræstlian' which means to twist or bend.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrestle' has evolved to specifically refer to a physical sport or activity involving grappling and takedowns.