to strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.-hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.-a rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.-hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.-a child's pinafore or bib.-a garden hoe.