grappling


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grap·pling

 (grăp′lĭng)
n.
1. See grapple.
2. Nautical See grapnel.
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grappling

(ˈɡræplɪŋ)
n
1. the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling
2. (Tools) a hook used for securing something
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.grappling - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combatgrappling - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
hand-to-hand struggle, wrestle, wrestling, grapple
struggle - strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"
2.grappling - the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other downgrappling - the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
rassling, wrestling
contact sport - a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players
flying mare - a wrestling maneuver
Greco-Roman wrestling - a style of wrestling where the wrestlers are forbidden to tackle or trip or use holds below the waist
professional wrestling - wrestling for money
sumo - a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
wrestling hold - a hold used in the sport of wrestling
full nelson - a wrestling hold in which the holder puts both arms under the opponent's arms and exerts pressure on the back of the neck (illegal in amateur wrestling)
takedown - (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points"
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grappling

n (Sport inf) → Ringen nt
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The boats, in general, had to be propelled by oars and setting poles, or drawn by the hand and by grappling hooks from one root or overhanging tree to another; or towed by the long cordelle, or towing line, where the shores were sufficiently clear of woods and thickets to permit the men to pass along the banks.
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There was but a yard between the two mighty ships as the first grappling irons were hurled.
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