Wrest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrest

 

[ rษ›st ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical activity

To wrest is to engage in a contest of strength or skill, usually involving grappling or holds to overpower or subdue an opponent. It often refers to the sport of wrestling, which has its roots in ancient traditions. Additionally, it can mean to forcibly pull something from someone or to obtain with difficulty.

Synonyms

fight, grapple, overpower, seize, subdue.

Examples of usage

  • He likes to wrest with his friends on the weekends.
  • The athlete trained hard to excel in the art of wrest.
  • She had to wrest the child from the grasp of the waves.
  • He wrested control of the project from his colleague.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lutar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapaล›nictwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚นใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผreลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์Šฌ๋งํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกpasit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpasiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘”่ทค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boriti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรญma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlษ™ลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luchar

Etymology

The word 'wrest' originates from the Old English term 'wyrrestan,' which means to wrestle or to twist. This word is related to the Old Norse 'vrista,' meaning to twist, and the Middle Dutch 'wrestelen,' which translates to wrestle. The term has evolved over centuries, retaining its core meaning linked to physical contests and struggles. 'Wrest' also has a broader connotation of obtaining something through force or effort, indicative of its historical use in describing physical and metaphorical struggles. Usage in literature and art can be traced back to ancient times, where wrestling was depicted not only as a sport but also as a demonstration of power and skill. Today, 'wrest' maintains relevance in both athletic contexts and in phrases that convey a struggle to gain possession or control.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,984, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.