Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Grappling.
Grappling - as a noun
The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Example: "They had a fierce wrestle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapple12hand-to-hand strugglewrestle10wrestling13The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rassling9wrestling13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contact sportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grappling - as a verb
To seize something and hold it firmly.
To wrestle or tussle.
(with with) to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem.
Example: "To grapple with one's conscience"
To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).
To use a grapple (for example to attempt to find, hook, and raise a net or cable).
To hook and raise with a grapple.
Example Sentences
"The two wrestlers engaged in a fierce grappling match."
"I have been practicing my grappling techniques at the gym."
"The grappling hook helped us climb up the steep wall."
"The grappling of ideas in the philosophical debate was intense."
"The police officer used grappling techniques to subdue the suspect."
Word Game Points
Is GRAPPLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grappling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRAPPLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is GRAPPLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grappling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRAPPLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is GRAPPLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grappling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRAPPLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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