Rassling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈra-səl/ ras·sle

Meaning & Definition of Rassling

Rassling (verb)

  1. wrestle

Rassling (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery

    "the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end"

    similar: grappling, scuffling, tussling, wrestling
    related: battling, clashing (with), combating, contending, dueling, fighting, warring (against), bashing, battering, beating, buffeting, hitting, punching, slugging, striking, boxing, sparring, brawling, skirmishing

Related Entry: Rassle (verb)

Rassle is a different word from Rassling. The synonyms below are for rassle, not for rassling.

  1. to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery

    "the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end"

    similar: grapple, scuffle, tussle, wrestle
    related: battle, clash (with), combat, contend, duel, fight, war (against), bash, batter, beat, buffet, hit, punch, slug, strike, box, spar, brawl, skirmish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rassling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rassling:

grappling, scuffling, tussling, wrestling

Related Words for Rassling

battling, clashing (with), combating, contending, dueling, fighting, warring (against), bashing, battering, beating, buffeting, hitting, punching, slugging, striking, boxing, sparring, brawling, skirmishing

Word Forms of Rassling

Inflections: rassled, rassles

Origin & Etymology of Rassling

by alteration

First known use: 1758

Frequently Asked Questions about Rassling

What does "Rassling" mean?

"Rassling" means wrestle. As a verb, it is defined as: wrestle.

What is another word for "Rassling"?

Other words for "Rassling" include grappling, scuffling, tussling and wrestling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rassling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rassling"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rassling". Common alternatives include grappling, scuffling, tussling and wrestling.

How do you use "Rassling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rassling" in a sentence: "the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end".

Is "Rassling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rassling" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rassling"?

"Rassling" is pronounced /ˈra-səl/ and divided into syllables as ras·sle.

What is the origin of the word "Rassling"?

"Rassling" comes from by alteration. First known use: 1758.

What is another word for "Rassling" meaning "to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery"?

When "Rassling" (verb) means to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery, synonyms include grappling, scuffling, tussling and wrestling.