Definition of Grappling

1. Noun. The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat. "We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

Exact synonyms: Grapple, Hand-to-hand Struggle, Wrestle, Wrestling
Generic synonyms: Struggle
Derivative terms: Grapple, Grapple, Wrestle, Wrestle

2. Noun. The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down.
Exact synonyms: Rassling, Wrestling
Generic synonyms: Contact Sport
Specialized synonyms: Flying Mare, Greco-roman Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Sumo
Terms within: Wrestling Hold
Examples of category: Full Nelson, Takedown
Derivative terms: Grapple, Wrestle

Definition of Grappling

1. n. A laying fast ho1d of; also, that by which anything is seized and held, a grapnel.

Definition of Grappling

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grappling

graplines
graplins
grapnel
grapnels
grapnel anchor
GRAPO
grappa
grappas
Grappelli
grapple
grapple
grappled
grappler
grapplers
grapples
grappling (current term)
grapplings
grappling hook
grappling iron
grapsoid
graptolite
graptolite
graptolites
Graptophyllum
Graptophyllum pictum
grapy
grasp
grasp
graspable
grasped

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