noun
Uncommon
grappling
GRAP-lihng
Grappling (noun) means the act of physically wrestling with or gripping onto someone or something. Example: “The fight ended in a round of grappling on the ground.”
noun
1
The act of physically wrestling with or gripping onto someone or something.
"The fight ended in a round of grappling on the ground."
2
A hook-tipped tool, or grappling iron, used for hooking and holding.
"Climbers sometimes use a grappling hook to scale a wall."
How to use grappling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClose-contact wrestling, or the tool used for hooking onto something.
Common pairings
grappling hook
grappling technique
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- Plural
- grapplings
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Frequently asked questions
What does “grappling” mean?
The word “grappling” means the act of physically wrestling with or gripping onto someone or something. In plain terms, close-contact wrestling, or the tool used for hooking onto something.
How do you pronounce “grappling”?
“Grappling” is pronounced GRAP-lihng (/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grappling” in a sentence?
Here is “grappling” used in a sentence: “The fight ended in a round of grappling on the ground.”
What is another word for “grappling”?
Words with a similar meaning to “grappling” include handygripes.
What part of speech is “grappling”?
“Grappling” is a noun.
Is “grappling” a common word?
“Grappling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grappling” have?
“Grappling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of physically wrestling with or gripping onto someone or something.
