wrestling

/ɹˈɛslɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
   “they had a fierce wrestle”
2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down

Synonyms for wrestling

• wrestle
• grapple
• grappling
• hand-to-hand struggle
• rassling