Definition of Wrangle
Wrangle
wran·gle


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to engage in an argument, dispute, or quarrel over something, especially one that is long and complicated or angry/irritable;

e.g. The two parties began to wrangle over their differences in opinion again.

(verb)
to engage in negotiation and/or manipulation in order to obtain something, to manage to get something by arguing or persuading;

e.g. He was able to wrangle an extra day from the teacher to complete his homework.

(verb)
in American usage, to take control and care of livestock, especially involving rounding them up and herding them;

e.g. Every night the cowboys have to wrangle the cattle to a safe area to sleep.

(noun)
an angry and/or noisy quarrel, argument, or dispute, especially one that is long and complicated;

e.g. They are engaged in a wrangle that is preventing them from coming to an agreement.



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