mano a mano vs wrestle

mano a mano

noun
  • A head-on conflict or direct competition. 

adj
  • in close confrontation 

adv
  • Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict. 

wrestle

noun
  • A struggle. 

  • A wrestling bout. 

verb
  • To take part in a wrestling match with someone 

  • To move or lift something with difficulty 

  • To struggle or strive 

  • To fight. 

  • To throw a calf etc in order to brand it 

  • To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest 

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