Struggle, wrestle (7)
I believe the answer is:
grapple
This clue is a double definition.
'struggle' is the first definition.
(grapple is a kind of struggle)
'wrestle' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for grapple that I've seen before include "struggle" , "Hooking instrument" , "Engage in a close fight" , "Engage closely with" , "Clutch" .)