A circumstance, such as a battle, where a large amount of blood is likely to be spilled through violence.
The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.
The diminishment of any resource with the hope that this will lead to a positive effect.
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
a struggle for victory
To fight; to struggle against.
To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).