tussle
definition
a struggle or fight in a rough or confused manner
example
During the charity event, the two teams engaged in a fierce tussle over the final prize.
synonyms
scufflebrawlstruggle
word origin — The word 'tussle' likely originates from the late 16th century, a variant of 'tussel', which itself comes from the Middle English 'tosse' meaning 'to toss or shake'.