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   tussle

   /ˈtʌsl/

   noun

   • 1. a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something: "there was a tussle for the ball" Similar scufflefightstruggleskirmishbrawlscrimmagescramblescrumfisticuffswrestling matchrough and tumblefree-for-allfracasfrayrumpusmeleedisturbancedonnybrookdated:affrayinformal:scrapdust-uppunch-upset-toshindyshindigrun-inspatruckruckusding-dongbust-upbit of argy-bargyaftersrammyswedgeroughhousestousharchaic:broilmiffargumentquarrelsquabblecontretempsdisagreementcontentionclashwar of wordsinformal:row

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   • 1. engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle: "the kids tussled with each other"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb, originally Scots and northern English): perhaps a diminutive of dialect touse ‘handle roughly’ (see tousle).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   TUSSLE definition: 1. to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments: 2. to fight with another person using your…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TUSSLE is a physical contest or struggle : scuffle. How to use tussle in a sentence.

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   Tussle definition: to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.. See examples of TUSSLE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTUSSLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TUSSLE meaning: 1. to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments: 2. to fight with another person using your…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tussleTussle - definition of tussle by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; scuffle. n. 2. a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle. 3. any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc. [1425–75; late Middle English (north and Scots) tusillen, variant of touselen to tousle]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtussle noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   tussle (for/over something) a short struggle, fight or argument especially in order to get something. He was injured during a tussle for the ball. There was a legal tussle over the closure of the hospital. She had a brief tussle with her conscience before telling the whole story.

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   A tussle is a rowdy fight. If the rambunctious kids you're babysitting get into a tussle, you may have to separate them for a while and calm them down.