wrestle

1. (transitive)To take part in (a wrestling bout or match).

   engage in a wrestling match

2. (transitive)Sometimes followed by down: to contend with or move (someone) into or out of a position by grappling; also, to overcome (someone) by grappling.

3. (transitive)To move or manipulate (something) using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.

   I couldn't wrestle the trunk down the hall.

4. (figuratively, transitive)To engage in (a contest or struggle).

5. (US, Western, transitive)To throw down (a calf or other livestock animal) for branding.

6. (intransitive)To grapple or otherwise contend with an opponent in order to throw or force them to the ground, chiefly as a sport or in unarmed combat.

   ringen

   боро́тьсяborótʹsja, поборо́тьсяpoborótʹsja, поборо́тьсяpoborótʹsja

7. (intransitive)Followed by with: to move or manipulate something using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.

8. (figuratively, intransitive)To make one's way or move with some difficulty or effort.

9. (figuratively, intransitive)Followed by against or with: to contend, to struggle; to exert effort, to strive.

10. (archaic, figuratively, intransitive)To contend verbally; to argue, to debate, to dispute.

11. (archaic, figuratively, intransitive)To twist or wriggle; to writhe.

12. (archaic, figuratively, intransitive)Followed by with: to concern or occupy oneself closely, or deal with, a task, etc.

1. Do you want to arm wrestle?

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2. He wrestled his attacker to the ground.

   deEr rang seinen Angreifer zu Boden.

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3. Tom said that he wanted to wrestle.

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4. Did you say you want to wrestle?

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5. Tom said he wanted to wrestle.

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