wrangling
wrangling · wranglings
Contention; gainstrivingContention; gainstriving
/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Contention; gainstriving
(countable, uncountable)Dispute; disputation; quarreling
(countable, uncountable)A dispute; a contentious argument; a brawl
More definitions
- an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
Origin
From Middle English wranglyng, wranglinge, equivalent to wrangle + -ing.From Middle English wranglyng, wranglinge, equivalent to wrangle + -ing.
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Forms
plural: wranglings| Singular | wrangling |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedwrangle
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable