wrestles

Noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
• plural of wrestle

Verb

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
• engage in a wrestling match
• third-person singular simple present indicative of wrestle

Synonyms

grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, squirm, twist, worm, wrestle, wrestling, wriggle, writhe