definition of
struggle

[1] #1 struggle n. [battle] an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition". wn

[2] #2 struggle v. [fight] make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath". wn

[3] #3 struggle n. [conflict, battle] an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs". wn

[4] #4 struggle v. to exert strenuous effort against opposition; "he struggled to get free from the rope". wn

[5] #5 struggle v. [clamber, scramble, shin, shinny, skin, sputter] climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling. wn