to contend resolutely with a task, problem, etc.; strive: to struggle for existence.
to advance with violent effort: to struggle through the snow.
(of athletes and competitors) to be coping with inability to perform well or to win; contend with difficulty: After struggling for the whole month of June, he suddenly caught fire and raised his batting average 30 points.
—v.t.
to bring, put, etc., by struggling: She struggled the heavy box into a corner.
to make (one's way) with violent effort.
—n.
the process or an act or instance of struggling.
a war, fight, conflict, or contest of any kind.
a task or goal requiring much effort to accomplish or achieve.