a struggle, fight or competition
competition
Cases of word usage
1) any of several subdivisions of mankind sharing certain physical characteristics, especially colour of skin, colour and type of hair, shape of eyes and nose; a contest or competition in speed, e.g. to see who can finish a piece of work or get to a certain place first (race)
2) (in western US) a contest of skill in catching cattle with a rope, riding wild horses etc (rodeo)