To struggle physically with someone trying to throw them to the ground; to struggle mentally or emotionally with a problem.
From Old English 'wræstlian,' related to Old Norse 'rasta' meaning 'to twist' or 'turn.' The root likely means to wrench or contort the body.
Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in human history—ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Mesopotamians all had wrestling traditions, and it's appeared in art and literature for over 5,000 years.
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