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   tus·sle

   /ˈtəs(ə)l/

   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

   verb

   • 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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tussleTussle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of tussle as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Tussle can mean a physical or verbal struggle, or a rough argument.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTUSSLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tussle means to disagree or fight with someone using your arms and body. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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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.

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

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   Tussle can mean to have a difficult disagreement or argument, or to fight with someone using your arms and body. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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

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   Tussle is a noun that means a short struggle, fight or argument for or over something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see pictures and find synonyms in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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

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   Tussle means to struggle roughly or scuffle, or a rough or vigorous struggle. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of tussle, and see related words and idioms.